SHS1 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1 Week 2: Health and Wellness

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Discuss the various components of health and wellness.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name at least five distinct components of health and wellness from a given list or scenario.
Explain how at least three components (physical, mental/emotional, social) interrelate and influence overall wellbeing.
Categorise everyday Ghanaian activities and behaviours under the appropriate health and wellness component.
Create and present a group mind map showing the components of health and wellness and their connections.
Assess a personal daily routine and identify which components of wellness are being addressed and which are being neglected.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Health and Wellness (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of health and wellness including mental health 1.1.1.LO.1 Explain health and wellness and their roles in daily living.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Discuss the various components of health and wellness.
Suggested placement: Semester 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: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 25

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Exploratory Learning: Prior to the lesson, research from various sources about the key features of health and wellness.
Activity-Based Learning
- Work in groups to design mind maps on the components of health and wellness.
- Do a gallery walk based on the mind maps created by each group.
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools, e.g., Laptops, cell phones, projectors, etc.
- Sound system/speakers