School Health
- Health Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 263 pages
- 2 units
This course, PHS821 School Health Programme, is a two-credit unit course designed to introduce students to the rudiments of school health programmes. It provides functional knowledge for developing core understanding and skill in planning and implementing school health and safety efforts. The course covers topics such as skill-based health education, school health services, healthful school environments, and the importance of school, home, and community relationships. The overall aim is to instill functional knowledge, develop positive attitudes, and empower students with practical skills.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS821, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS821 · Unit 6 Institutional Roles in Implementing School, Home and Community Relationships
This is the continuous assessment component of this course. It accounts for 30 percent of the total score for the course. The tutor marked assignment will be given to you by the course facilitator and you will return it after completing the tasks.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain the concept of health and school health.
- Define school health programme, its objectives, and its components.
- State initiatives for school health in Nigeria.
- Present a pictorial of the institutional framework for school health programme in Nigeria.
- Explain the concept of school, home, and community relationships, its goal, and objectives.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- School Health Coordinator
- Public Health Officer
- Community Health Worker
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Education
- Public Health
- Community Development
- Healthcare
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: SKILL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 7: Methods and Resources for Skill-Based Health Education
Requires understanding of various teaching methodologies and their practical application in real-world scenarios, demanding creativity and adaptability.
- Module 4: SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES
Unit 3: School Health Centre
Requires understanding of various health screening equipment and procedures, and the ability to interpret results accurately.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 74 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME
Unit 1: Concept of Health, and School Health · 3 hours
Define health and school health.. Discuss the dimensions of health: physical, mental, and social.. Explain the importance of school health in relation to community health..
Unit 2: Concept of School Health Programme · 3 hours
Define school health programme.. Discuss the aims of school health programme.. Explain the importance of school health programme..
- Week 2Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME
Unit 3: Goals and Objectives of School Health Programme · 3 hours
State the objectives of school health programme.. Discuss the importance of each objective.. Relate the objectives to the overall goal of the programme..
Unit 4: Scope of School Health Programme · 3 hours
Mention the scope of school health programme.. Discuss the importance of each scope.. Relate the scope to the overall goal of the programme..
- Week 3Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME
Unit 5: Components of School Health Programme · 4 hours
State the components of school health programme.. Discuss the importance of each component.. Relate the components to the overall goal of the programme..
- Week 4Module 2: SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
Unit 1: National Policy on School Health Programme · 4 hours
Explain the concept of school health policy.. Briefly describe the Nigerian National School Health Policy.. Discuss the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the policy..
- Week 5Module 2: SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
Unit 2: School Health Initiatives in Nigeria · 4 hours
List and briefly discuss initiatives for realizing objectives of school health programme in Nigeria.. Discuss the Global School Health Initiative and Health Promoting Schools..
- Week 6Module 2: SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
Unit 3: Implementation of School Health Programme in Nigeria · 4 hours
Give an overview of the status of school health programme in Nigeria.. List stakeholders for the implementation of school health programme.. Discuss the institutional framework for the implementation of school health programme..
- Week 7Module 2: SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA
Unit 4: Administration of School Health Programme in Nigeria · 4 hours
State personnel responsible for the administration of school health programme and their responsibilities.. Discuss the roles of the school administrator, school health programme director, and school health teacher..
- Week 8Module 3: SKILL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 1: Concept of Health Education and Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
Define skill-based Health Education.. Discuss the goals and objectives of skill-based Health Education in Nigeria.. Explain the Skill-based Health Education Model..
Unit 2: Goals and Objectives of Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
State the goal and objectives of skill-based Health Education in Nigeria.. Discuss the limitations to effective teaching of Skill-Based Health Education in Nigerian Schools..
- Week 9Module 3: SKILL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 3: Limitations to Effective Teaching of Skill-Based Health Education in Nigerian Schools · 4 hours
Mention the elements/components of Skill-Based Health Education.. Mention learning principles in skill-based Health Education.. State and discuss factors necessary for effective teaching of skill-based Health Education..
Unit 4: Elements/Components of Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
Mention learning principles in skill-based Health Education.. State and discuss factors necessary for effective teaching of skill-based Health Education..
- Week 10Module 3: SKILL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 5: Learning Principles in Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
State and discuss factors necessary for effective teaching of skill-based Health Education.. Discuss assessment procedures for skill-based Health Education..
Unit 6: Factors Necessary for Effective Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
Discuss assessment procedures for skill-based Health Education.. Explain the Nigerian Government's Implementation Strategies for Skills-Based Health Education..
- Week 11Module 3: SKILL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 7: Methods and Resources for Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
Explain the Nigerian Government's Implementation Strategies for Skills-Based Health Education.. Discuss methods and resources for skill-based Health Education..
Unit 8: Assessment of Skill-Based Health Education · 4 hours
Discuss assessment procedures for skill-based Health Education.. Explain the Nigerian Government's Implementation Strategies for Skills-Based Health Education..
- Week 12Module 3: SKILL-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION
Unit 9: Nigerian Government"s Implementation Strategies for Skill Based Health Education · 4 hours
Explain the Nigerian Government's Implementation Strategies for Skills-Based Health Education..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments and prepare for final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking components of the School Health Programme (Modules 1-2).
- Practice applying skill-based health education methods to different scenarios (Module 3).
- Review common health problems of school-aged children and their prevention (Module 4).
- Understand the key elements of school feeding services and nutritional needs (Module 5).
- Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of a healthful school environment (Module 6).
- Study the strategies for implementing school, home, and community relationships (Module 7).
- Review the principles and tools for evaluating school health programmes (Module 8).
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS821 about?
This course, PHS821 School Health Programme, is a two-credit unit course designed to introduce students to the rudiments of school health programmes. It provides functional knowledge for developing core understanding and skill in planning and implementing school health and safety efforts. The course covers topics such as skill-based health education, school health services, healthful school environments, and the importance of school, home, and community relationships. The overall aim is to instill functional knowledge, develop positive attitudes, and empower students with practical skills.
How many units does PHS821 have?
PHS821, School Health, has 2 units across 2 modules, over 263 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS821?
PHS821 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS821 hard?
PHS821 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS821 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 2 units.
How is PHS821 assessed?
PHS821 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PHS821?
Health Educator, School Health Coordinator, Public Health Officer, Community Health Worker and Health Promotion Specialist.