Glenfield College Glenfield College

L2 Health Education

2HeEd
Course Description Prerequisites

10 Credits in NCEA Level 1 Health Education, English, Physical Education, History, Geography, or with HOD approval. 

This is an open-entry course; however, students must demonstrate a willingness and ability to fully participate in literacy-based aspects of the programme. This includes:

Students are expected to contribute thoughtfully in class discussions, set goals, and complete basic written tasks as part of their learning.

Level 2 Health Education

In Level 2 Health, students will learn to develop deeper insights into current societal issues relating to well-being. Students will develop of range of skills that they can use to:

  • Help them manage changes that may occur throughout their lives
  • Investigate issues relating to sexuality and gender
  • Contribute meaningfully and responsibly to the well-being of communities (eg what actions can be taken to help improve a communities well-being)
  • Explore issues that may arise for teenagers and develop strategies to help support these issues

Many assessments will be co-constructed with students and open to student interest to ensure students explore topics of relevance and interest to them.

This course offers 15 credits, two internals and one external.

This course leads to Level 3 Health, which is a University-approved course. This provides an excellent foundation for university study in areas such as health sciences, public health, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, health promotion, youth work, and education (particularly health and PE teaching). See here for Health Pathways.



Learning Areas:

Physical Education & Health


Pathway

L3 Health

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Biomedical Engineer, Midwife, Community Karitāne, Oral Health Therapist, Dietitian, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Care Assistant



			
					
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Stationery required for this course: Device

										

								


				






    

        
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