Health and Wellness · SHS1 Physical Education…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.5.LI.1 - The pillars of health and how they influence life

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define health in their own words, going beyond the simple idea of “not being sick” to include physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Identify and explain the four pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, sleep and relaxation, and stress management.
Describe how each pillar of health influences daily life, using examples from their own routines.
Explain why drinking water regularly is essential for health and give at least four reasons for its importance.
Work collaboratively in mixed groups to research, discuss and present findings on the pillars of health using ICT tools.

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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.1 - The pillars of health and how they influence life (Concept of health)
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 10 (Week 30 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. 42

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: In groups, ask learners to discuss the meaning of health and identify the pillars of health using the internet or any other relevant material.

Assessment (1.1.5.AS.1): Level 3: Explain why it is important to sleep or relax and state at least four factors to consider when planning meals Level 3: Explain all four pillars of health and indicate at least four reasons why it is important to drink water regularly.

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.)