Health Education Programs Flashcards
(14 cards)
Why health education programs?
provide students with the knowledge and skills to make appropriate health choices
Whats the goal
strengthening health knowledge, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating positive self-images and attitudes.
common topics
disease prevention, nutrition, growth and development, reproduction, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health.
effective implementation of health programs
involves, school faculty, admin, health care professionals, parents, and community members.
when do these partners engage with the process?
planning, development, and support of the program
effective programs involve
parents and community members in topics and programs.
NHES - national health education standards
standards for pre-k through 12th grade. they advocate personal, family, and community health.
Why use them
guide curriculum and assessment development
CDC creation - Whole school, Whole community, whole child WSCC
tool for approaching health in schools
goal of WSCC
increase cooperation between schools and health sectors to enhance children’s development.
10 components
PE and activity, nutrition environment and services,
Health Education,
Social & emotional school climate,
physical environment, Health services, Counseling,
Employee wellness, Community involvement,
Family Engagement
Coordinated School Health (CSH)
programs are suggested for schools by the CDC
Purpose of CSH
increase students’ health and academic achievement in schools through a support network involving families, community members, and school collaboration.
8 components
safe and healthy school environment,
health education,
PE,
Nutrition,
Health services,
Staff health promotion,
Psychological and counseling services,
Family and community involvement,
