Health Education

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Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with pupils aged 11 – 18

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

2 839 kr

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Health education is such an important topic for young people, but is often challenging to deliver in an age appropriate and impactful way. This book provides teachers with clear, up-to-date information on a range of health-related topics, considering the unique neurology of the teenage brain to help young people learn how to make the best health choices for themselves as they grow through adolescence to adulthood.All health information is fully referenced and based on rigorous, peer-reviewed data so that teachers can be confident they are accessing reliable and current health information. The book covers how to deliver health education inclusively so that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, identity, culture or socio-economic status can incorporate the information and skills developed in these lessons into their own lives.Topics covered include:• Nutrition and food• Exercise• Sleep• Risk factors• Puberty• MisinformationA wide variety of lesson resources, activities and teacher support is included, delivered in a way that is relevant and actionable for young people. These resources allow teachers to deliver the content confidently, with minimal preparation time, as well as ensuring that students gain the valuable skills they need to be able to take control of their health.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-08
Mått148 x 210 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SeriePSHE Toolkits
Antal sidor190
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041092544

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Chapter 1Introduction to Health Education.Why Health Education is statutory.The aim of effective health education.Delivering safe and effective health education in the secondary classroom.The challenges and opportunities of the teenage brain and how to make health education relevant to the youth of today.Ensuring safety of both staff and students engaged in health education.Well-being concerns, safeguarding and disclosures and PSHE.Assessing and addressing the appropriate age for the delivery of some topics.Planning alongside other curriculum areas.Differentiating by activity.Risk taking and developing healthy habits.Developing the skills needed for young people to make effective health choices as they grow to adulthood.Self-awareness.Self-worth.Decision making.Health information evaluation and the impact of social media and the wellness industry on health choices.Resilience.Engaging parents and the wider community.Inclusion in health education: cultural, religious and social influences that influence young people’s health choices. Chapter 2 – Lesson plans.Key Stage three lesson plans.Lesson 1: Nutrition and food choices.Food and functions information sheetLesson 2: Movement and exercise.Exercise and functions information sheet.Lesson 3: Medicines and self-care.Lesson 4: Vaccination and health in communities.Childhood illness and vaccination factsheetLesson 5: Risk factors for disease and preventative practices.Lesson 6: Puberty.Key stage four lesson plans.Lesson 1: Hormonal HealthAdditional information for teachers on sex hormones.Lesson 2: Risk factors and cancer.Lesson 3: Self-screening and preventative practicesLesson 4: The impact of sleep on health.Strategies that help people get a good night’s sleep.Lesson 5: Changing body compositions.Self-awareness quiz.Lesson 6: Health and marketing.KS5 Lesson plansLesson 1: Gut health, understanding the gut microbiome food and movement.Lesson 2: Diets and supplements.Lesson 3: Managing health and accessing healthcare after leaving home.Accessing healthcare information sheet.Lesson 4: Self-advocacy.Lesson 5: The impact of hormones on health choices.Lesson 6: The impact of breathing on health.