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.
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.
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