Riccarton High School Riccarton High School

Level 2 Health

2HEA
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Dunnett.

Recommended Prior Learning

12 credits from 1HEA. 1PEX, 1PED excluding Performance Standards.

Level 1 Literacy

Or you can apply through the exemption process. 


The students will explore a range of health situations specific to adolescents in New Zealand. They will explore attitudes and values of the health issues in relation to hauora/well-being through critical thinking. Health promotion strategies to address determinants of health will be developed at a personal, interpersonal and societal level and the inter-relationship between these will be explored.


Learning Areas:

Hauora Me Mahi Tīnana - Health and Physical Education


Pathway

Level 3 Health, Level 3 Physical Education

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Counsellor, Midwife, Dental Assistant, Minister of Religion, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dental Technician, Psychologist, Trainer, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Dietitian, Workplace Relations Adviser, Sports Coach/Official, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources Adviser, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Environmental/Public Health Officer, Firefighter, Ranger, Professional Sportsperson, Health and Safety Inspector, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Health Care Assistant, Naturopath, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiation Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Radiation Oncologist, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Psychotherapist, Career Consultant, Support Worker