L2HEST

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.

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10

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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0