SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 1 Week 11: Common Human Diseases

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.3 - Discuss the impact of life choices on diseases.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four lifestyle choices that directly influence the development of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancers.
Explain the connection between specific life choices (diet, physical activity, substance use, sleep, stress management) and their impact on physical and mental health.
Analyse how life choices made during adolescence can have long-term consequences for health in adulthood.
Evaluate the role of personal responsibility and social influences in making health-promoting life choices.
Justify, with evidence, the claim that prevention through life choices is more effective than treatment of disease.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health Education (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Common Human Diseases (1.3)
Content standard: 2.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental health 2.1.3.LO.1 Discuss factors that promote positive mental and emotional health
Indicator: 2.1.3.LI.3 - Discuss the impact of life choices on diseases.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 11 (Week 11 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. 66

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Group members think critically about how to organise their presentations on levels of disease prevention and management.
- Selected members make PowerPoint presentation to class to critique.
Assessment (2.1.3.AS.3). 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.