SHS1 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 2 Week 14: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.5.LI.5 - Identify the components of wellness and how they influence life (physical, social, intellectual/mental and emotional wellness).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and describe the four components of wellness: physical, social, intellectual/mental, and emotional wellness.
Explain how each of the four components of wellness influences daily life.
Create a concept map showing the four components of wellness and their interconnections.
Reflect on their personal wellness across the four dimensions and set at least two specific, achievable goals for improvement.
Provide gender-neutral examples of lifestyle choices that support each component of wellness.

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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.5 - Identify the components of wellness and how they influence life (physical, social, intellectual/mental and emotional wellness).
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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. 43

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups with the aid of the internet or any other supplementary material create concept maps to describe and explain the first four components of wellness. Learners present their answers for a whole class discussion. Talk for Learning: Learners reflect on their own wellness across the dimensions discussed. Encourage them to set specific and achievable goals for improvement in areas they identify as needing attention.

Assessment (1.1.5.AS.5): Level 2: Explain at least two components of wellness. Level 3: Analyse at least two lifestyle choices each that can lead to physical, social, mental and emotional wellness. Level 4: Prepare a healthy lifestyle chart or a log of activities to be engaged in daily for a month to stay physically, socially, mentally and emotionally healthy.

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.)