L2 Health Studies
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Brewer.
This course will provide students with the skills to think critically, understand how to work effectively with others, support their own well-being and take action in their own community.
Students will cover a range of current health issues. Such as Gender and Sexuality, Resilience and Change, Health Promotion and taking action in our own school community, and a current Adolescent Health Issue (the context for this changes year to year).
Practical opportunities may include Adrenaline Forest High Ropes Course, Boxfit, Zumba and Yoga. This course would suit those interested in pursuing career opportunities in psychology, teaching, counselling, health sector, social work, nursing and health promotion.
This course is assessed to L2 Achievement Standards. Assessment will include both Internal and External standards. Students will gain opportunities to achieve a maximum of 20 credits and subject endorsement.
Required Prior Learning
Entry is dependent on approval from the HOD of Health and Physical Education. Preference is given to students who have gained 12 credits at Level 1 Health Studies.
Subject Costs
There will be $50 optional charge which will enhance learning. This will cover activities like the "Adrenalin Forest" and yoga.
Pathway
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
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
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
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Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11