Health Promotion Teaching Plan
Health Promotion Teaching Plan
Anita Moore
Jacksonville University School of Nursing June 17, 2012
Health Promotion Teaching Plan
My emphasis in this assignment is to develop, implement, and assess a teaching plan concentrated on good nutrition and daily exercise for school age children. The early years are a critical time for founding good eating habits and attitude about food and exercise. Children who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults. This is a major public health risk to the wellbeing of children. Recent literature supports the positive effects of good nutrition on the brain development and mental health. Limited exercise in school age children is linked to decreased performance on standardized test scores. Healthy eating and exercise not only directly affect a child’s long term health but also may pass on positive welfares for future generations.
Assessment of Learning Needs
The learning group involved six children between the ages of eight to ten. None of the children were diagnosed with learning disabilities, behavior problems or special needs, however one of the children reported having asthma and one child used eye glasses. No other health issues were identified. Ethnic considerations were taken into account and cultural diversity was limited. School age children are capable of logical reasoning and learn best through their senses. It is important to use learning activities that stimulate their senses. Activities should be interesting and meaningful. School age children like to play games and role play is appropriate, also they like things that can be taken home with them, such as books and stickers.
Learner Objectives
The learning objectives are as follows:
Affective Domain: The children will actively listen to their instructor’s presentation on nutrition and exercise while participating in a group project.
Cognitive Domain: Each child
Anita Moore
Jacksonville University School of Nursing June 17, 2012
Health Promotion Teaching Plan
My emphasis in this assignment is to develop, implement, and assess a teaching plan concentrated on good nutrition and daily exercise for school age children. The early years are a critical time for founding good eating habits and attitude about food and exercise. Children who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults. This is a major public health risk to the wellbeing of children. Recent literature supports the positive effects of good nutrition on the brain development and mental health. Limited exercise in school age children is linked to decreased performance on standardized test scores. Healthy eating and exercise not only directly affect a child’s long term health but also may pass on positive welfares for future generations.
Assessment of Learning Needs
The learning group involved six children between the ages of eight to ten. None of the children were diagnosed with learning disabilities, behavior problems or special needs, however one of the children reported having asthma and one child used eye glasses. No other health issues were identified. Ethnic considerations were taken into account and cultural diversity was limited. School age children are capable of logical reasoning and learn best through their senses. It is important to use learning activities that stimulate their senses. Activities should be interesting and meaningful. School age children like to play games and role play is appropriate, also they like things that can be taken home with them, such as books and stickers.
Learner Objectives
The learning objectives are as follows:
Affective Domain: The children will actively listen to their instructor’s presentation on nutrition and exercise while participating in a group project.
Cognitive Domain: Each child
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