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
Open entry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
BYOD
Clear file
Refill
Pathway
Health is 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.
External
NZQA Info
Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9
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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: 3, Week: 9
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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
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7