NCEA Level 2 Health Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Richard Beeston.
If you wish to continue to grow your interest and passion for health, the health industry, promoting a healthy lifestyle, keeping safe, and promoting safety to self and others, then this course is for you.
We will explore learning through health-related contexts and reflect on the nature of wellbeing and how to promote it, as well as focus on resilience, and personal and social responsibility.
We will develop an understanding of the lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence health.
We will develop your ability to take responsibility for yourself and contribute to the wellbeing of others and the community.
The key learning areas are mental health, sexuality education, body care and physical safety, drug education and health promotion.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have completed Level 1 Health Education with at least 14 credits, OR have the approval of the Head of Department of Health and Physical Education.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of guest speakers.
Description | Type | Value |
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Course Contribution | Contribution | $30.00 |
$30.00 |
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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 2.4 - Analyse an interpersonal issue(s) that places personal safety at risk
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Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Pathway Tags
Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor, Midwife, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Acupuncturist, Pathologist, Medical Physicist, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Phlebotomist, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Dental Assistant, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Emergency Management Officer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Community Karitane, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Speech-Language Therapist, Psychotherapist, Support Worker, Ophthalmologist, Epidemiologist,
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.