Level 2 Health

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 

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