SHS2 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 2, Week 5

Health Education Pathways

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.2 - Discuss professional preparation of career pathways in Health Education

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Outline the academic and practical steps required to enter at least three different Health Education career pathways.
  2. Explain the role of certification, licensing, and continuous professional development in Health Education careers.
  3. Compare the professional preparation requirements of two different Health Education pathways (e.g., nursing and health promotion).
  4. Discuss, in small groups, the preparation journey for a preferred Health Education career pathway and present their findings to the class.
  5. Reflect on their own interests, strengths, and SMART goals in relation to a chosen Health Education pathway.

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Curriculum details

Strand
Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
Health Education Pathways (3.1)
Content standard
2.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of professional pathways in Health Education 2.3.1.LO.1 Identify and discuss professional pathways in Health Education
Indicator
2.3.1.LI.2 - Discuss professional preparation of career pathways in Health Education
Suggested placement
Semester 2, Week 5 (Week 25 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. 78

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Exploratory Learning: Listen to a presentation by a resource person about how to prepare for various career pathways in Health Education
Collaborative Learning: Discuss your preferred career pathways in health education and make presentations to support your choice. Learners comment on presentations in a respectful manner
Assessment (2.3.1.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.