Physical Health

Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with pupils aged 11 - 18
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-09254-4
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 339 g

Reihe: PSHE Toolkits

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

- Misinformation

A 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.

Zielgruppe

Professional Practice & Development and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Carey, Rachel

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Weiterführende Schulen
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Sport (Unterricht & Didaktik)
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction to health education

2 Key stage three lesson plans

Lesson 1: Nutrition and food choices

Lesson 2: Movement and exercise

Lesson 3: Medicines and self-care

Lesson 4: Vaccination and health in communities

Lesson 5: Risk factors for disease and preventative practices

Lesson 6: Puberty

3 Key stage four lesson plans

Lesson 1: Hormonal health

Lesson 2: Risk factors and cancer

Lesson 3: Self-screening and preventative practices

Lesson 4: The impact of sleep on health

Lesson 5: Changing body compositions

Lesson 6: Health and marketing

4 Key stage five lesson plans

Lesson 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

Lesson 4: Self-advocacy

Lesson 5: The impact of hormones on health choices

Lesson 6: The impact of breathing on health

Bibliography

Appendix

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Rachel Carey is a teacher and educational consultant with a background in biology. Rachel has worked in both state and independent schools for over 15 years. She is a sought-after consultant helping schools, students, and parents navigate the adolescent years in terms of both personal development and learning.