Level 2 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Short.
Continuing on from Level 1, Level 2 Health Education explores well-being from a socio-ecological perspective and examines, in-depth, how societal factors can determine personal and community health. Areas of study include; adolescent health issues, factors that influence mental health and strategies for managing change, issues relating to personal safety and how to respond to discrimination in relation to affirming diversity and social justice, and also issues related to sexuality and gender at a personal, interpersonal and societal level.
If you are into project based learning and having an opportunity to share your values and beliefs then this is the course for you!
Level 2 Health Education leads into NCEA Level 3 and on to Tertiary Education. It is also an approved subject for University Entrance.
Curriculum Statement
“In health education, students develop their understanding of the factors that influence the health of individuals, groups and society: lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental factors” (NZC 2007). Students learn across a range of contexts including mental wellness, positive sexuality, nutritional needs, personal identity, decision-making and relationships. “Students use these skills and understandings to take critical action to promote personal, interpersonal and societal wellbeing” (NZC 2007).
At Massey High School, the underlying principles; hāuora, socio-ecological perspective, health promotion and attitudes and values are studied in a range of contexts across NCEA levels 1-3.
Below are the indicators of what learning at NCEA level 2 in health looks like.
· Analyse personal, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence well-being and make relevant connections between these factors and the concept of the determinants of health.
· Analyse the factors, including personal choices that affect well-being, within a variety of contexts.
· Evaluate the relationship between risk factors and protective factors in a range of contexts involving significant life changes.
· Evaluate opinions, beliefs, and values that help or harm different groups in society.
· Recommend and evaluate health-enhancing strategies that respond to personal, interpersonal, and societal factors influencing well-being in a range of contexts.
· Take action in their own community to enhance well-being.
Course Expectations
To achieve in this course, you must:
Attend class
Contribute meaningfully in class discussions
Read and research widely
Keep accurate records of your class learning
Complete and submit assessments and all class work on due dates
Take personal responsibility to catch up on missed classes
Complete homework tasks thoroughly
Continually revise
Course Details:
Theme 1: Mental Health AS 2.2 Evaluate factors that influence people’s ability to manage change | Theme 2: Taking Action AS 2.3 Take action to enhance an aspect of people’s well-being within the school or wider community
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Theme 3: Sexuality and Gender Issues AS 2.5 Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
| Theme 4: External AS 2.1 Analyse an adolescent health issue |
Recommended Prior Learning
HEA1 with at least 10 credits gained OR direct entry into Level 2 with HOD discussion.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Must have a device
Pathway
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 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
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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 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues