NCEA Level 2 Health Studies
12HEA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. GILL
Focus: Health promotion of individuals and groups.
- Health promotion within our community - you will work in a group, or by yourself to enhance well-being of a group within our community
- Gender and Sexuality - investigate what influences the way we are and behave and how we may work to ensure that well-being is enhanced
- Mental Well-being and Resilience - recognising factors that can support change in our lives and how people might best develop strategies to cope with changes
- Personal Safety - recognising situations that might be unsafe at a personal and interpersonal level and develop strategies that we can use to support and help ourselves and others
Pathway
Health Studies may lead to supporting you in the following careers:
- Health Sciences - doctor, dentist, dental hygienist, health technicians, health promotion roles
- Careers in Social Work, the Police, Teaching
- Nutrition
- Personal Trainer, Massage Therapy, Beauty Therapist...
The opportunities are endless...
Course Contribution: $10 to cover resources
Additional costs may be incurred
Stationery Requirements: 1 x 2B8
Recommended Prior Learning
- You need to be competent reader and be able to express your own thoughts and ideas as well as those from various sources
- Year 11 Health Studies would be helpful but not essential
- Year 11 English - 10+ credits would be helpful
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91236 v2 Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91237 v2 Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91238 v2 Health 2.4 - Analyse an interpersonal issue(s) that places personal safety at risk | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91239 v2 Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues | 2 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.