JHS1 Physical Education And Health · Term 1 Week 2: Disease Prevention and Management

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.2.1.1 - Research common diseases associated with sedentary behaviours and physical inactivity

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Differentiate between sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity, using local examples from their daily lives.
Identify at least five common diseases linked to sedentary behaviours and physical inactivity, explaining how each disease develops.
Work in small groups to research one assigned disease and produce a brief written report using information from multiple sources.
Present group findings clearly to the whole class, explaining the causes, symptoms, and prevention of the assigned disease.
Assess their own daily activity levels and suggest practical changes to reduce sedentary time in their lives.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Disease Prevention and Management (1.2)
Content standard: B7.1.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of common diseases associated with sedentary behaviours and physical inactivity
Indicator: B7.1.2.1.1 - Research common diseases associated with sedentary behaviours and physical inactivity
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Physical Education and Health, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 3
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Discuss the relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity.
2. In small groups, research and discuss common diseases associated with sedentary behaviours and physical inactivity and produce a brief report to share.
3. Present the group report on common diseases associated with sedentary behaviours and physical inactivity to the whole class.