NCEA Level 2 Health
2PHLH Course DescriptionHead of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Hainsworth.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents are recommended to have done Level 1 Health prior to this course.
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 - Covering key health concepts needed for this year.
Resilient Role Model Case Study - Students will study a resilient person and identify risk and protective factors evident and then develop strategies to help support this person.
Key date: Week 10
Term 2
Sexuality and Gender Issues - Students will investigate sexuality and gender issues in society such as the impact the media has on messages we receive about our gender.
Key Date: Week 10
Term 3
Taking Action to enhance student well-being - Students will take action to enhance students' well-being by developing actions and/or displays for students to engage in.
Key Date: Week 6 Health Expo in Hall
Adolescent Health Issue External
Key Date: Practice exam Week 9
Term 4
Revision External Exam Adolescent Health Issue
Key Date: Externals Exam November
Pathway