Year 12 Health Education (Level 2)
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Ms T. Price.
The Year 12 Health course is theory based with classes full of discussions as well as many and varied scenarios that enable students to complete notes and the worksheets to create a full and comprehensive understanding of all the key concepts.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Review of the under lying concepts of health.
Resilience and managing change.
Term 2
Issues related to gender and sexuality learning and assessment. The focus is on the messaging and stereotypes portrayed in and through the media to society and its impact on the whole of NZ society.
Term 3
Health Promotion. All term, working in groups towards enhancing the Hauora of our junior members of Baradene. Individually assessed.
Prerequisites
It is helpful, but not necessary to have completed the Year 11 Health Education course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
ESA Level 2 Study guide is recommended - but not compulsory to purchase.
Pathway
Students who take Level 2 Health may have an interest in tertiary studies towards: Medicine, Nursing, Social work Nutritionist/Food Science, Health promotion, Counselling and Mental Health, Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Health sciences, Bachelor of Social Work/wellbeing, Bachelor of Psychology (majoring in Mental Health), Bachelor of Science (majoring in Nutrition) Exercise and Health Science and more.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
NZQA Info
Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
NZQA Info
Health 2.4 - Analyse an interpersonal issue(s) that places personal safety at risk
NZQA Info
Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Possible Careers
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Pathologist, Army Officer, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Biomedical Engineer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Counsellor, Midwife, Emergency Management Officer, Psychologist, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Community Development Worker, Event Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner, Early Childhood Teacher, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Primary School Teacher, Recreation Co-ordinator, Tour Guide,