SHS1 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 2 Week 12: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.5.LI.3 - Identify and explain the determinants of health

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define determinants of health in their own words and give at least one everyday example.
Identify and describe at least three categories of determinants of health (individual, social and community, and environmental factors) with practical examples from their own lives.
Differentiate between modifiable and non-modifiable determinants of health, giving at least two examples of each.
Analyse how at least two determinants of health affect the health of individuals and families in their community.
Apply their understanding by proposing one practical action that can improve a modifiable determinant of health in their school or home.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.5)
Content standard: 1.1.5.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of health and wellness 1.1.5.LO.1 Discuss health and wellness and their importance in everyday life
Indicator: 1.1.5.LI.3 - Identify and explain the determinants of health
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 12 (Week 32 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

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Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 42

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: In mixed-ability groups, guide learners to search the internet to discuss the meaning of determinants of health, types of determinants of health and differentiate between modifiable and non-modifiable determinants of health and their examples. Talk for Learning/Discussion: In small groups, assist learners to explore the internet to discuss the factors of determinants of health, analyse their effects on health and give practical examples of them in everyday life.

Assessment (1.1.5.AS.3): Level 2: Describe at least three factors or categories of determinants of health and their examples in everyday life. Level 3: Differentiate between modifiable and non-modifiable determinants of health and their examples.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Pictures/charts
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Visual and audio-visual aids.
- Textbooks
- Any other relevant materials
- Learners explore the internet with their ICT tools (phones, laptops, etc.)