12HEA

Year 12 Health Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Davies.

                                                           

The Year 12 Health course begins with an exploration of the determinants of health: political, environmental, social, cultural and economic. Areas of study include health issues that have effects at a personal, interpersonal and societal level. Students examine adolescent health issues, resilience in relation to managing significant life changes, discrimination, harassment and abuse and issues related to sexuality and gender identity. Students also have the opportunity to promote health within the school and or community as they take action to address an issue related to wellbeing. Students enjoy the practical component of this course as well as the relevance to real world learning.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Health is an advantage, however acceptance into this course may be approved at the discretion of the Faculty Leader of Health, Physical Education and Dance

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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