SHS2 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 2 Week 8: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.8 - Explain ways of preventing and managing stress.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least five strategies for preventing stress and five strategies for managing stress.
Explain the role of adequate sleep in preventing stress and maintaining health.
Discuss three ways of preventing or managing stress, giving reasons why each method works.
Develop a weekly personal plan that lists daily actions for preventing or managing stress using strategies such as healthy eating, regular exercise, listening to music, or relaxation techniques.
Use digital tools to research and present accurate information on stress management strategies in a clear and organised manner.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.3)
Content standard: 2.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of health and wellness. Learning Materials 2.1.3.LO.1 Discuss human diseases and the importance of their understanding for health and well-being. 2.1.3.LO.2 Explain the concepts of disease prevention. 2.1.3.LO.3 Explain menstrual health and hygiene. 2.1.3.LO.4 Explain the concept of first aid 2.1.3.LO.5 Explain the concept of stress and its effects on health and well-being.
Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.8 - Explain ways of preventing and managing stress.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 8 (Week 28 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 56

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think pair share: In pairs, learners explain the benefits of preventing stress such as improved mental health, better academic work and enhanced wellbeing.
Digital-based learning; With the aid of the internet and other devices, learners research on the strategies for preventing and managing stress including lifestyle changes: healthy eating, regular exercise, sleeping patterns, time management, relaxation techniques and seeking support.

Assessment (2.1.3.AS.8): Level 2: Describe the role of adequate sleep in the prevention of stress. Levels 3: Discuss three ways of preventing or managing stress. Level 4: Develop a weekly plan highlighting the actions to be taking (daily) to prevent or manage stress by selecting one stress preventive or management strategy such as healthy eating, listening to music, regular exercise etc.

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