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5 Tips for Developing a Health Education Curriculum for Students
By: Gloria Kopp
Medically reviewed by Patricia Salber MD, MBA (@docweighsin)
Updated on August 30, 2020
An effective health education curriculum can have a huge impact on students’ lives by providing knowledge and skills essential to a healthy future.
A lot of parents consider education within schools to be purely academic. Whereas students often see school as a mix of academia and socializing. Very few of us really consider the practical lessons that also take place. While there’s no doubt that English, Math, and Science are important, health education classes can also have a huge impact on the overall quality of life of pupils. It should not be overlooked.
The skills and knowledge that this class provides can also make a huge difference in their future. This is a class take teaches students about some of life’s important personal decisions.
That’s why it’s so important to follow the 5 tips below when developing a health education curriculum for students.
