Explain what should be outlined in an effective school healt

Explain what should be outlined in an effective school health curriculum and provide three examples of what students would learn and be able to do if National Health Education Standards are met.

Solution

In an effective school health curriculum , the following details have to be outlined:

>> Awareness about commonly occuring diseases - What are their symptoms, how can they be prevented,etc.

>> Habits for a healthy life style. Many young people are diabetic these days. Lifestyle and eating habits is one of the major reasons. Many such conditions can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle and children have to be educated about that.

>> Teenagers are more prone to danger of getting addicted to alcohol, drugs ,etc. By making them understand ill effects of these, we can prevented them from getting addicted.

>> Sex education is another important aspect which needs to be dealt with. It is advisable to involve parents too while providing sex education.

If National Health Education Standards are met, students would know how to lead a healthy life which would ultimatelt result in a healthy population in the country, More healthier the population is more productive it is.