Health and Wellness · SHS1 Physical Education…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.1 - Explain the concepts of health and wellness

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define health according to the World Health Organization (WHO) as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
Explain wellness as an active, ongoing process of making choices toward a fulfilling and healthy life.
Distinguish between the concepts of health and wellness using relatable local examples.
Analyse the relationship between health and wellness and their combined role in daily living in Ghanaian communities.
Work collaboratively in mixed ability groups to research and present explanations of health and wellness using digital tools.

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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.1 - Explain the concepts of health and wellness
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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)

Collaborative Learning: Work in mixed ability groups to research the concepts of health and wellness from the internet, library, books and other sources.
Talk-for-Learning: In a whole class discussion, share your feedback from the group activities on health and wellness concepts.
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.1). 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