Chapter 6 (401): The School Health Program: A Component of Community Health (2)
The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
- It contains guidance, tools, and resources to conduct an analysis of health education. - Designed to assist districts in selecting or developing a curriculum. - Curricula will improve health education instruction and promote healthy behaviors among students.
The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
- It is designed to help school districts and schools conduct clear, complete, and consistent analyses of physical education curricula, based upon national physical education standards.
SHI
School health index
Identify the steps in creating school health policies
School health policies are written statements that describe the nature and procedures of school health program. 1- Identify the policy development team 2- Assess the district's needs 3- Prioritize needs and develop an action plan. 4- Draft a policy 5- Build awareness and support 6- Adopt and implement the policy 7- Maintain, measure, and evaluation
The three foundations of a school health program
Supportive school administration Well-organized school health advisory council Written policies
HECAT
The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
PECAT
The Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
School health index
self-assessment and planning tool to improve health and safety policies