Level 2 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Edwards.
HEALTH EDUCATION – YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12HEA
Level 2 Health Education builds on the knowledge that students have gained in Level 1 Health Education, focusing on health issues relevant to adolescent well-being. Students begin to further develop their ability to think critically about situations that impact the well-being of individuals, such as well known sports people and musicians. They will investigate the hauora of other people, relationships, and whole communities.
Students will engage in learning related to the topics of mental health and resiliency, gender and sexuality, and other relevant adolescent health issues. Students will implement a social action where they will look to improve the well-being of the community through physical activity or mental health awareness.
This course is an academic course ideal for students who are wishing to pursue a professional career and follow a pathway towards University entrance. It is an advantage to have taken Level 1 Health but not a requirement to do Level 2 Health.
Pathway
This course would be ideal for students who are looking at working in the medical industry such as health science, pyschology, counselling, mental health or social services such as social work.
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 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
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Health 2.4 - Analyse an interpersonal issue(s) that places personal safety at risk
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Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Pathway Tags
Diversional Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Pathologist, Beauty Therapist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Dental Technician, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Dietitian, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health Promoter, Nanny/Child Carer, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Sterilising Technician, Psychotherapist, Support Worker,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.