Level 2 Health - Hauora Rua (HEA202)
HEA202 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss F. Trappitt.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry.
Year 11 Health, but is not essential.
In level 2 Health Education, students will develop the competencies to become confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners, ready to contribute to the future well-being of New Zealand. In this course they will explore a broad range of health issues, analysing factors that influence hauora, the consequences of these and recommending strategies to address the issues.
Students will learn to evaluate the impacts that social and cultural factors have on relationships, in particular, the impacts of stereotyping and discrimination against individuals on the basis of their gender, ethnicity, age, economic background, sexual orientation, cultural beliefs, or differing abilities. Students will analyse a wide range of adolescent health issues that affect young people within our community and use health promotion models to recommend strategies to address these issues. In this course, students will learn about the determinants of health and be able to analyse the health and wellbeing of society through the application of a socio-ecological perspective. Knowledge gained in this course can be applied to real life situations, supporting students be positive, contributing members of society.
Common themes and topics studied include resilience, gender and sexual identity, health promotion within our school community and analysing common adolescent health issues including stress, alcohol use and misuse, conflict within relationships, negative body image, drug use, poor sexual reproductive health and food related issues.
Course Overview
Term 1
2.2 Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change.
Resilience - Investigating factors that influence a persons ability to manage changes in their life.
Term 2
2.5 Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues.
Examine issues influencing gender roles and stereotypes, sexuality and recommend strategies that promote social justice.
Term 3
2.3 Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community.
Investigate issues affecting wellbeing in our school community and use health promotion models to take action to address and issue of your choice.
Term 4
2.1 Analyse an adolescent health issue - External Exam.
Analysing common adolescent health issues, this could include, stress, alcohol use and misuse, relationships, body image, drug use, sexual reproductive health and food related issues.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 3 Health - Hauora Toru (HEA303)
Social worker. Environmental Health Officer. Community Worker. Nurse. Doctor. Dental Assistant. Pathologist. Psychologist. Pharmacy Technician. Psychiatrist. Health Services Manager. Psychotherapist. Acupuncturist. Midwife. Chiropractor. Dental Technician. Pharmacist. Dentist. Health Promoter. Occupational Therapist. Youth Worker. Naturopath. Radiation Therapist. Osteopath. Physiotherapist. Speech Language Therapist. Case Manager. Counsellor. Care worker. Paramedic. Teacher.
Career PathwaysAcupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Aeroplane Pilot, Paramedic, Courier/Delivery Agent, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Podiatrist, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Psychologist, Mine/Quarry Manager, Industrial Designer, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner, Driving Instructor, Marine Engineer, Professional Sportsperson, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Recreation Co-ordinator, Television Presenter
Contributions and Equipment/Stationeryeither 1 x 1B5 exercise book or 1 x A4 lined refill
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| esources and course contribution | Contribution | $20.00 |
| $20.00 | ||