Year 12 Health
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Hākui A. Hughes.
Course Description: Students are empowered to think critically and shape their own attitudes and values about health issues in New Zealand. We reflect on a number of case studies to develop understanding of personal, interpersonal and societal influence on the choices we make. We do this using concepts of Hauora, and health promotion in order to develop health enhancing strategies to maintain our well-being.
These concepts are explored through the following topics:
Adolescent health issues: such as alcohol use, body image and sexual health
Building resilience: Mental health and strategies to develop resilience
Gender and Sexual Identity: Investigation of Hip hop culture, gender roles
Health Promotion: Students undertake a school wide project to enhance mental health of students at Motueka High School.
Assessment: 20 credits available at Level 2
External Achievement Standard –5 Credits
Internal Achievement Standards – 15 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Health Level 1 or by arrangement with HOD.
This course leads to: Level 3 Health
Recommended Prior Learning
Senior Health Level 1 or by arrangement with HOD.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Health 2.1 - Analyse an adolescent health issue
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Health 2.2 - Evaluate factors that influence people's ability to manage change
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Health 2.3 - Take action to enhance an aspect of people's well-being within the school or wider community
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Health 2.5 - Analyse issues related to sexuality and gender to develop strategies for addressing the issues
Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.