12HEA

Level 2 - Health Studies

Course Description

The aims of the course are:

  • To develop students’ understanding of factors that influence the wellbeing of individuals, groups and wider society
  • To improve students’ critical thinking skills by unpacking various issues and perspectives
  • To develop personal growth by learning about health enhancing decisions, how to communicate effectively and make meaningful contributions to the wellbeing of communities

Students will study topics such as:

  • Managing their own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of others
  • Analysing, evaluating and taking action
  • Thinking critically and challenging societal norms
  • Managing change and loss
  • Strengthening personal identity and self worth

Pre-requisites

Students must be interested in health and wellbeing.

Course Specific Costs

$75 - course related costs- guest speakers and health promotion.

Pathway

Senior health provides the foundation for pathways to the social and health sciences, such as nursing, teaching, counsellor and psychologist.

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 5
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


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


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

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.