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Health Problems Of School Age Child

This course explores the health problems of school-age children. It covers the meaning of health, elements of growth and development, and common health issues affecting children. The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the causes of health problems in children and how to identify these problems to provide adequate care. It also addresses physical defects observed in school children and the roles teachers can play in promoting child health.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Health problemsSchool-age childrenChild developmentMalnutritionPhysical defects

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Health and wellness

2

Child growth and development

3

Mental health in children

4

Common childhood diseases

5

Malnutrition and its prevention

6

Physical defects in school children

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Computer-based assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

School Health Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Health Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHealthcarePublic HealthCommunity Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Child's Health

3h

Unit 1: Roles Played by the Teacher in Promoting the Child's Health

3 study hours
  • •Read the definition of health and wellness.
  • •Identify factors influencing health problems.
  • •Understand the determinants of health.
Week
2

Module 1: Child's Health

3h

Unit 2: The Healthy Child

3 study hours
  • •Explain the term 'healthy child'.
  • •Appraise outward indices of a healthy child.
  • •Reflect on personal health habits.
Week
3

Module 1: Child's Health

3h

Unit 3: Indices or Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Child

3 study hours
  • •Categorize indices of mentally healthy children.
  • •Reflect on the qualities of a mentally healthy individual.
  • •Consider the role of mental health in overall well-being.
Week
4

Module 2: Growth and Development

3h

Unit 1: Physical Growth and Development

3 study hours
  • •Study physical growth and development stages.
  • •Analyze physical characteristics of pre-school children.
  • •Understand the importance of physical development in a child's life.
Week
5

Module 2: Growth and Development

3h

Unit 2: Growth and Principle of Development

3 study hours
  • •Distinguish between development and growth.
  • •Identify similarities and differences in growth and development.
  • •Understand various forms of attachments.
Week
6

Module 2: Growth and Development

3h

Unit 3: Types of Development

3 study hours
  • •Demonstrate understanding of various types of development.
  • •Identify the implications of development patterns to learning.
  • •Reflect on the role of language and brain development in learning.
Week
7

Module 2: Growth and Development

3h

Unit 4: Factors Influencing Development in School Children

3 study hours
  • •Examine factors affecting child development.
  • •Understand the role of genetics in child development.
  • •Identify characteristics associated with birth position.
Week
8

Module 3: Health Problems

3h

Unit 1: Common Causes of Health Problems in Children

3 study hours
  • •Evaluate common causes of health problems in children.
  • •Assess health problems in neonates.
  • •Understand the importance of a healthy environment for children.
Week
9

Module 3: Health Problems

3h

Unit 2: Factors that Lead to Low Birth Weight

3 study hours
  • •Appraise factors that cause low birth weight in newborns.
  • •Identify ways of guarding against low birth weight and prematurity.
  • •Understand the long-term effects of low birth weight.
Week
10

Module 3: Health Problems

3h

Unit 3: Common Health Problems in Children

3 study hours
  • •Explain the term 'malnutrition'.
  • •Identify forms of malnutrition.
  • •Understand ways to prevent malnutrition.
Week
11

Module 3: Health Problems

6h

Unit 4: Some Physical Defects Observed in School Children

3 study hours
  • •Evaluate physical defects observed in school children.
  • •Understand the roles of schools in preventing physical defects.
  • •Reflect on the social impact of physical defects on children.

Unit 5: The Functions of the School

3 study hours
  • •Understand the functions of the school in promoting child health.
  • •Reflect on the role of teachers in identifying and addressing health problems.
  • •Consider the importance of a healthy school environment.
Week
12

Module 4:

6h

Unit 1: Revision and answer to activities

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Answer activities and self-assessment questions.
  • •Consolidate understanding of key concepts.
Week
13

Module 4:

6h

Unit 1: Revision and answer to activities

6 study hours
  • •Final revision of all course materials.
  • •Focus on areas of weakness.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of key health concepts from Unit 1 and Unit 2.

2

Create a table summarizing the characteristics of mentally healthy children from Unit 3.

3

Compare and contrast growth and development principles from Module 2.

4

Outline the causes and prevention strategies for low birth weight from Module 3, Unit 2.

5

Practice identifying physical defects in school children based on descriptions from Module 3, Unit 4.

6

Focus on the roles teachers can play in promoting child health, as covered throughout the course.

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