Strand: Promoting the Health of Individuals and Communities

 

2.1 Students describe and demonstrate actions they can take to promote the different dimensions of the health of themselves and others.

 

2.2 Students explain the benefits of eating a variety of nutritious foods and plan ways to increase the range of nutritious foods in their diets.

 

2.3 Students propose and demonstrate ways to promote personal safety and the safety of others.

 

2.4 Students identify places where health products and services may be obtained and suggest reasons why people choose to use different health products and services.

 

2.5 Students recommend ways they can care for their environments to promote and protect their health.

 

Actions to promote personal health:

·        celebrate achievements and occasions (social)

·        participate in activities that are enjoyed and done well (emotional, spiritual)

·        practise good personal hygiene (physical)

·        form friendships (social, emotional)

·        wear protective clothing (physical)

·        use protective equipment (physical)

·        have regular dental and medical check-ups (physical)

·        be vaccinated (physical)

·        participate in regular exercise (physical)

·        avoid physical risks and reject dares (physical, emotional)

 

Actions to promote the health of others:

·        clean up the environment (physical, social)

·        dispose of waste thoughtfully (physical)

·        listen to and support others (social, emotional)

·        report bullying, racism and harassment (social, emotional)

·        avoid others when ill (physical)

 

 

 

 

Benefits of eating a variety of nutritious foods:

·        assists physical growth and development

·        meets energy needs

·        improves concentration span

·        makes you feel good

 

Ways to increase the range of nutritious food in their diet:

·        request a change of food offered at the canteen each month

·        try foods from different cultures

·        experiment with different sandwich fillings

·        ask parents/carers to buy more fruit and vegetables

 

Ways to promote personal safety:

·        wear safety clothing and use safety equipment

·        play by the rules in physical activities

·        abide by messages on signs and from people in authority

·        avoid taking risks and accepting dares

·        avoid unsafe physical environments

·        avoid unsafe social situations

·        seek assistance by signalling, calling or dialling for help

 

Ways to promote the safety of others:

·        put toys away

·        alert others to hazards

·        alert others at risk of safe actions to adopt

·        use a ‘buddy’ system in the water and on hikes

·        report strangers and suspicious activities

 

Where health services and products may be obtained:

·        doctor’s surgery for medical care

·        hospitals for medical care

·        first-aid centre for emergency treatment

·        health clinic for nutritional information

·        church for counselling services

·        specialist medical centres for optometry, psychology and podiatry

·        pharmacy or supermarket for medicines, eye care and sun protection products

·        natural health centre for natural remedies

·        gymnasium, fitness centres and department stores for fitness products

·        supermarket, fruit and vegetable shops and home garden for foodstuffs

 

Why people choose to use different health services and products:

·        recommendation by a friend

·        cost

·        religious or cultural beliefs

·        level of health knowledge

·        access by public transport

·        proximity to home

·        side effects

·        type of treatment offered

·        needs

 

Ways they can care for their environment to promote and protect their health:

·        cooperate with, respect and support others whilst at home, at play and in the community to build happy relationships

·        report bullying to protect themselves and others from injury and build self-esteem

·        report damaged equipment, appliances and facilities to parents, carers, teachers or relevant authorities to protect from injury

·        avoid using pressurised sprays, and plant trees to improve air quality

·        use bins and assist with disposal of waste to avoid spread of disease and injury