2HEA

2 Health

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr A. Gebbie.

Learners will explore a range of health issues that impact the wellbeing of individuals and society. They will carry out a take action health promotion initiative that aims to enhance an aspect of wellbeing within the school or wider community. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Research skills and essay writing

  • Carry out a health promotion initiative to enhance wellbeing which requires organisation, time management, planning and critical thinking skills

  • Topics in this course include sexuality, resiliency and interpersonal issues.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - a high level of literacy skills is required as learners will need to research, write essays, carry out a take action initiative and be succesful in one external examination. Critical thinking is key in a senior Health course. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - this course is aimed at learners who enjoy research and thinking critically in the realm of health and health related issues. This course is designed for those who have an interest in the Health Education learning area and leads on from Level 1 Health and further leads on to Level 3 Health. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Health

Pathway

Assessment Information

Learners will choose between AS91235 OR AS91238.

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91236 v2
NZQA Info

Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change


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. 91238 v2
NZQA Info

Health 2.4 - Analyse an interpersonal issue(s) that places personal safety at risk


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.