L2HLT

Level 2 Health

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Hannah Tapara.

Each student will be offered the opportunity to gain up to 20 credits across both internal and external achievement standards. 

The aim of this course is to develop a deeper understanding of wellbeing and its influencing factors and builds on work covered in Level 1 Health. There is a strong emphasis on learning through research and investigation of various health topics. 

Students will explore a range of topics which aim to enhance an aspect of wellbeing through the use of a Health Promotion model, they will analyse and evaluate an adolescent health issue and interpersonal issues for teenagers and also investigate issues related to sexuality and gender. The focus for Level 2 Health is on understanding these topics and then exploring a range of strategies to enhance wellbeing at the personal level, community and society levels for all involved. 


Pre-requisites

Students must have demonstrated a satisfactory level of achievement in Level 1, obtaining at least 10 credits in Level 1 Health or Level 1 Literacy and proven academic ability. 

Entry is at the discretion of the Leader of Learning.

Equipment/Stationery/Trips

$20 - Course related activities

Pathway

Potential career pathways from Health include: teaching, sport psychology, sports massage, physiotherapy, nursing, occupational therapy, social work, health science research, nutritionist or health promotion.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 5
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


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


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

Disclaimer

NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.

Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.