NCEA Level 2 Health
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Hainsworth.
Through this course students will analyse health issues that affect the well-being of individuals, others and society. Students will learn to take collective action to enhance student well-being within our school or community. Gender and sexual identity issues that impact our society are explored and students are encouraged to develop strategies that promote social justice for all. Students will evaluate risk and protective factors associated with a resilient role model and evaluate how they manage change, build resilience and enhance their mental health. Other adolescent health issues covered within this course may include but not limited to teenage drinking, social media, drug use, stress management, and managing relationship conflict.
Digital technology is strongly utilised within this course with teachers using Microsoft teams and OneNote to deliver learning. Students are expected to undertake their own research into current health issues impacting our society so a device is essential.
Students will develop the skills of critical thinking, collaboration, research skills and health promotion.
Course Overview
Term 1
Concepts Unit
Resilient Role Model Case Study
Key date: Week 10
Term 2
Taking Action to enhance student well-being
Key Date: Week 10
Sexuality and Gender Issues
Term 3
Sexuality and Gender Issues
Key Date: Week 6
Adolescent Health Issue
Key Date: Practice exam Week 5
Term 4
Revision External Exam Adolescent Health Issue
Key Date: Externals Exam November
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are recommended to have done Level 1 Health prior to this course.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Health 2.1 - Analyse an adolescent health issue
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Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
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Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
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Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Pathway Tags
Youth Worker, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Registered Nurse, Pathologist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Community Karitane, Pharmacist, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Firefighter, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Sterilising Technician, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Epidemiologist,