7HEA

Year 12 7HEA – Health Education (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Why this course:  
This course is aimed at students who are interested in a health science, psychology, public health or education pathway. This course suits students who are interested in and passionate about investigating health and wellbeing. This programme leads to Health Education at Level 3 which is a university approved subject and offers you the chance to direct your own learning and choose areas of study that you feel passionate about.

Course information:    
Students will learn about managing change and developing resilience through a variety of case studies about aspirational young New Zealanders. Students will investigate a variety of health issues impacting teenagers and select one of these to ‘health promote’. They will also explore a range of issues related to sexuality and gender, evaluating how these impact the wellbeing of young people. 

This course leads to:  
Level 3 Health (8HEA).



Prerequisites

Participation in L1 Health external or discretion of the Head of Learning Area plus Literacy co-requisites.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91235 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.1 - Analyse an adolescent health issue
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91236 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91237 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91239 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0