02HES

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
Course Contribution Contribution $30.00
$30.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 19
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 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

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.