HEA201

NCEA Level 2 Health 201

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. van der Merwe.


Health 201:
This course will continue from the Level 1 course. It will cover a range of health topics including, resilience, health promotion and adolescent health issues. Specific topics can be tailored to suit the students’ needs and interests. There will be an emphasis on promoting positive well-being and developing strategies people can use at a personal, interpersonal and societal level. It is aimed at any student with an interest in developing personal and academic skills, or for a career in the community and social services. The curriculum demands critical thinking, analysis, written and oral competency and the ability to relate to others. The course leads on to level 3 Health which is an entry to university subject.


Course Overview

Term 1
Resilience- Research a resilient role model.

Term 2
Health promotion. Helping others improve their health and well-being.

Term 3
Analyse gender and sexuality issues- This could include the investigation of women in hip hop videos.

Term 4
Preparation for the external. - Analyse an adolescent health issue.

Recommended Prior Learning

HOD’s discretion.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

BYOD
Clear file
Refill

Pathway

a university approved subject in level 3

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91236 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
5
5
5
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: 9

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: 3, Week: 9

A.S. 91238 v2
NZQA Info
Health 2.4 - Analyse an interpersonal issue(s) that places personal safety at risk
4
4
4
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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0