A Comprehensive Health Education Curriculum for Junior High School

Abstract

The purpose. The purpose of this field report is to present a comprehensive health education curriculum for junior high school. Procedure. The curriculum content identified and organized in the comprehensive health education curriculum was synthesized after reviewing varied types of references: school curriculum guides - health education textbooks works of recognized authorities in curriculum and instruction - works of experts in the health education field school education codes Recommendations. A comprehensive approach to health education is recommended with teaching strategies presented to help students learn to make choices that will lead to rich, full lives. Recommended teaching units to be developed are: Personal Health Nutrition and Food Consumer Health Mental Health Substance Use and Misuse Family Life and Sex Education Disease Control and Prevention Safety Education Environmental Health Health Careers