Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 3

TERM – 1^ST TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 3

Age: 17 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND PROMOTION

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define health maintenance

II.) Identify the components of health maintenance

III.) Define health promotion

IV.) Identify the components of health maintenance

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher explains the meaning of health maintenance and describe it's components.	Students listens attentively to the teacher
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	Teacher explains the meaning of health promotion and describe it's components.	Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement
STEP 3 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND PROMOTION

Health maintenance refers to the actions and practices individuals undertake to preserve or improve their overall health and well-being. It involves adopting a proactive approach to health by engaging in behaviors that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Components of health maintenance

 Health maintenance includes various aspects such as:

1. Regular Exercise: Engaging in physical activity to strengthen the body, improve cardiovascular health, maintain flexibility, and manage weight.
2. Balanced Diet: Consuming a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats to provide essential nutrients and support optimal bodily functions.
3. Adequate Hydration: Drinking sufficient water to stay hydrated, support bodily functions, and maintain proper fluid balance.
4. Sufficient Sleep: Getting enough quality sleep each night to allow the body to rest, repair, and recharge, promoting overall health and well-being..
5. Regular Health Check-ups: Visiting healthcare providers for routine screenings, vaccinations, and health assessments to detect and prevent health issues early.

Health Promotion

Health promotion involves activities and initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. It focuses on empowering people to take control over their health by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to make healthier choices.

Components of health promotion

1. Education and Awareness: Providing information on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and health risks. This includes campaigns on topics like nutrition, exercise, mental health, and substance abuse.
2. Community Programs: Implementing community-based programs that promote health, such as fitness classes, smoking cessation workshops, and vaccination drives.
3. Policy Advocacy: Working to influence public policies that support health, such as regulations on tobacco and alcohol use, improving access to nutritious food, and promoting safe environments.
4. Environmental Changes: Creating supportive environments that facilitate healthy living, such as building parks and recreational facilities, ensuring clean water and air, and promoting safe workplaces.
5. Support Services: Offering services that support healthy behaviors, such as counseling for mental health, support groups for chronic conditions, and resources for healthy eating.

EVALUATION: 1. Define health maintenance

2. Identify and describe 4 components of health maintenance
3. What is the relationship between health maintenance and health promotion.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively