Strand: Promoting the Health of Individuals and Communities

 

1.1 Students describe and demonstrate everyday actions that they can take in a range of situations to promote their health.

1.2 Students recommend healthy eating practices and demonstrate making healthy choices from a range of foods.

 

1.3 Students decide which people and things make environments and activities safe.

 

1.4 Students explain how health products and people in the community help them meet their health needs.

 

1.5 Students explain how elements of different environments, in which people live, work and play, affect health.

 

 

Everyday actions to promote their health:

·          wash hands after toileting, before eating

·          shower or bathe daily

·          care for the skin, hair, eyes, ears

·          choose a variety of healthy foods

·          clean teeth after meals

·          drink water regularly

·          wear protective clothing and use sunscreens in the outdoors

·          avoid polluted or dangerous physical environments

·          participate in physical activity

·          wear a seatbelt

·          wear a helmet when cycling

·          use pedestrian crossings

·          talk about concerns and worries

·          say ‘no’ to unwanted touch and other unwelcome actions

·          celebrate achievements and special occasions

·          do not talk to strangers

 

 

Healthy eating practices:

·      eat regularly

·          eat a variety of healthy foods

·          select food from the basic food groups

·          eat to meet specific health needs

·          eat with family and friends

·          celebrate with food

·          eat foods from other cultures

 

Making healthy choices from a range of foods:

·          choosing breakfast, lunch, snack and picnic foods based on a food selection model

·          choosing appropriate quantities for energy and growth requirements

·                      using knowledge of special dietary needs to select appropriate foods

 

People who make activities and environments safe:

·          lifeguards at the beach supervise swimming

·          crossing supervisors make road crossing safe

·          umpires maintain control in games

·          teachers stop unsafe behaviour in the playground

·          police presence on the roads encourages adherence to rules

·          parents/carers make the home safe

 

Things that make activities and environments safe:

·          safety signs, flags at the beach warn of conditions or rules

·          traffic lights on the roads control traffic flow

·          protective equipment - helmets when cycling, elbow and knee pads for roller blading or skateboarding, hats and sunglasses when in the sun, shin pads in sport - reduces risk of injury

·          fences around pools prevent accidents

·          soft landing areas in playgrounds reduce risk of injury and accidents

 

 

Products that assist in meeting health needs:

·          personal hygiene products such as soap and toothpaste reduce the risk of infection and disease

·          pharmaceutical products and first-aid supplies treat ailments and injuries

·          sunscreens, hats and sunglasses protect the skin

·          nutritious foods meet growth and development needs

 

People in the community who assist in meeting health needs:

·          doctors diagnose and treat health problems and provide access to medicine and vaccinations

·          dentists care for teeth

·          optometrists care for eyes

·          teachers provide opportunities to engage in, and understand the importance of, physical activity for health

·          Aboriginal/Islander health workers provide culturally appropriate health information

·          council workers ensure clean water, disposal of waste

·          chemists provide advice and medicines

·          school nurses conduct medical checks

 

 

Elements of home environments that affect health:

·          good hygiene practices are related to reduced risk of illness

·          quality of communication and support among individuals is related to levels of stress and emotional wellbeing

·          use and maintenance of appliances is related to risk of injury

·          chemical storage procedures are related to accidents and injury

 

Elements of work environments that affect health:

·          quality of lighting affects vision and influences safety

·          high noise levels can damage hearing and cause stress

·          protective gear (eye goggles, ear muffs) reduces risk of injury

·          quality of support among workers affects levels of stress and emotional wellbeing

·          workplace health and safety rules protect health and safety

 

Elements of play environments that affect health:

·          cooperative play and respect for others reduce risk of injury and emotional upset

·          safe landing areas and safely maintained facilities reduce risk of injury

·          shade protects from sun damage

·          litter increases risk of illness or injury