Year 12 Health

“In health education, students develop their understanding of the factors that influence the health of individuals, groups and society: lifestyle, economic, social, cultural, political and environmental factors.” (NZC 2007) Students learn across a  range of contexts including mental wellness, positive sexuality, nutritional needs, personal identity, decision making and relationships. “Students use these skills and understandings to take critical action to promote personal, interpersonal and societal wellbeing” (NZC 2007).

 At Wesley College the underlying principles (hauora, socio-ecological perspective, health promotion and attitudes and values) are studied in a range of contexts across NCEA levels 1-3.

Below are the indicators of what learning at NCEA level 2 in health looks like. 

·       Analyse personal, interpersonal, and societal factors that influence well-being and make relevant connections between these factors and the concept of the determinants of health.

·       Analyse the factors, including personal choices, that affect well-being, within a variety of contexts.

·       Evaluate the relationship between risk factors and protective factors in a range of contexts involving significant life changes.

·       Evaluate opinions, beliefs, and values that help or harm different groups in society.

·       Recommend and evaluate health-enhancing strategies that respond to personal, interpersonal, and societal factors influencing well-being in a range of contexts.

·       Take action in their own community to enhance well-being.