2PHLH

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

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91235 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.1 - Analyse an adolescent health issue
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91236 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91237 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91239 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0