NCEA Level 2 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: G. Kirwan.
Level 2 Health Education builds on the knowledge and skills developed in Junior Health and Level 1 Health. It will develop the students’ ability to make informed decisions by analysing the influences, consequences and strategies associated with a range of topics relevant to young people. Learning is through a variety of key studies such as Mental Health, Resiliency, Health Promotion in the community, issues related to Sexuality and Gender and Personal Safety issues such as discrimination, abuse and harassment.
This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
Satisfactory performance in Level 1 Health.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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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
Pathway Tags
Teaching, Fitness Industry, Sports Coaching, Sport and Recreation, Armed Forces, Police, Personal Trainer, Physiotherapist, Nursing, Medicine, Law, Politics, Social Sciences, Education, Diversional Therapist, Psychologist, Acupuncturist, Ambulance Officer, Anaesthetist, Biomedical Engineer, Chiropractor, Clinical Coder, Community Karitane, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician, Dental Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Dispensing Optician, Environmental Health Officer, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Health Promoter, Massage Therapist, Midwife, Natural Health Therapist, Nursing Support and Care Worker, Occupational Therapist, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pathologist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Psychiatrist, Radiation Oncologist, Registered Nurse, Speech-Language Therapist, Sterilising Technician, Surgeon, Nanny/Child Carer, Teacher Aide, Tertiary Lecturer, Beauty Therapist, Body Artist,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.