Health

Health according to World Health Organisation (W.H.O) defined health as a state of complete physical, social, mental well-being of an individual not merely the absence of diseases or infirmities.

Meaning of Health Education

Health education consist of all learning experiences which influence the individual’s knowledge, habits and attitudes towards the promotion and maintenance of one’s health, that of family and the community.

Objectives of Health Education

The objectives of health education include the following:

(i) To provide beneficial health information.

(ii) To modify health behaviour.

(iii) Promotion of health services available/uses of health services available.

(iv) To influence cultural norms , values superstitious beliefs.

Scope/Branches of Health Education

The scope/branches of health education are as follows:

(i) Drug education

(ii) Sex education

(iii) Consumer health

(iv) Personal and community health

(v) Personal hygiene

(vi) First aid.

EVALUATION:

1. What is physical education?
2. List five objectives of physical education.
3. Identify five scopes of health education
4. List five physical activities.