Chapter 6 Flashcards
What is the definition of WSCC
model that focuses on addressing the educational and health needs of children within the context of school setting
What is the definition of Schoo health Advisory Council?
an advisory group composed of school, health, and community representatives who act collectively to advise the school district or school on aspects of coordinated school health, also known as a school wellness council.
What is the definition of school health policies?
written statements that describe the nature and procedures of a school health program.
What is the definition of school health services?
health services are provided by school health workers to appraise, protect, and promote the health of students.
What is the definition of health school environment?
The promotion, maintenance, and utilization of safe and wholesome surroundings in a school.
What is the definition of school health coordinator?
a trained professional at the state, district, or school level who is responsible for managing, coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating school health policies, programs, and resources.
What is the definition of school health education?
the development, delivery and evaluation of a planned curriculum from kindergarten to grade 12.
What is the definition of curriculum?
a written plan for instruction
What is the definition of scope?
Part of the curriculum that outlines what will be taught
What is the definition of sequence?
part of the curriculum that states the order in which the content will be taught.
Which health component describes the description below
provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for making health-promoting decisions, achieving health literacy, adopting health-enhancing behaviors, and promoting the health of others. Topics include alcohol and other drug use and abuse, healthy eating and nutrition, mental and emotional health, personal health and wellness, physical activity, safety and injury prevention, sexual health, tobacco use, and violence prevention.
Health Education
Which health component describes the description below
is a school-based instructional curriculum for students to gain the necessary skills and knowledge for lifelong participation in physical activity. Physical education is characterized by a planned, sequential K-12 curriculum that provides cognitive content and learning experiences in a variety of activity areas. Quality physical education programs should assist students in achieving the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, as set forth by SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators. The outcome of a quality physical education program is a physically literate person who has the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
Physical Education and activity
Which health component describes the description below
These services are designed to ensure access to primary health care services, promote appropriate use of primary health care services, prevent and control communicable disease and other health problems, provide emergency care for illness or injury, promote and provide the best possible sanitary conditions for a safe school facility and school environment, and provide educational and counseling opportunities for promoting and maintaining individual, family, and community health. Qualified professionals such as physicians, nurses, dentists, health educators, and other allied health personnel provide these services.
Health services
Which health component describes the description below
Schools should provide access to a variety of nutritious and appealing meals that accommodate the health and nutrition needs of all students. School nutrition programs reflect the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and other criteria for achieving integrity in nutrition (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2015). The school nutrition services offer students a learning laboratory for classroom nutrition and health education, and they serve as resources for linking with nutrition-related community services. Qualified child nutrition professionals provide these services. States that prohibit junk food consumption, evaluate their nutrition, prohibit food as a reward, and provide funding for staff training have better overall academic performance and higher test scores (Vinciullo & Bradley, 2009).
Nutrient environment and services
Which health component describes the description below
These services are provided to improve students’ mental, emotional, and social health and include individual and group assessments, interventions, and referrals. Organizational assessment and consultation skills of counselors and psychologists contribute not only to the health of students but also to the health of the school environment. Professionals such as certified school counselors, psychologists, and social workers provide these services.
Counseling, Physiological, and emotional services
Which health component describes the description below
Schools can provide opportunities for school faculty and staff members to improve their health status through activities such as health assessments, health education, and health-related fitness activities. These opportunities encourage staff members to pursue a healthy lifestyle that contributes to their improved health status, improved morale, and a greater personal commitment to the school’s overall coordinated health program that transfers into the creation of a positive role model for students. A personalized lifestyle intervention program for teachers (that includes health screenings, health education, peer support, and supportive health policies) can result in improved health habits of faculty and staff members who are involved. Health promotion and worksite wellness programs and activities have been shown to improve productivity, decrease absenteeism, and reduce health insurance costs.
Employee wellness
Which health component describes the description below
includes the physical and aesthetic surroundings and the psychosocial climate and culture of the school. Factors that influence the physical environment include the school building and the area surrounding it; any biological or chemical agents that are detrimental to health; and conditions such as temperature, noise, and lighting. Aesthetic characteristics (such as landscaping, architecture, color, artwork, acoustics, views, and natural lighting) and accommodations (such as climate control, indoor air quality, cleanliness, size of classrooms, hallway traffic flow, and elbow room) are components of the physical environment that influence the comfort and security of students and staff. Researchers have found that excessive noise and overcrowding can affect the academic performance and health of students and faculty. An example of the impact of physical conditions is the substantial body of evidence that is available to support the use of good handwashing practices in reducing infectious diseases, improving school attendance, and reducing student and staff illness.
Physical environment
Which health component describes the description below
includes the physical, emotional, and social conditions that affect the well-being of students and staff. It is the collective attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors of the entire school community, and it has been linked to student achievement. Research shows that a feeling of connectedness to school is a major contributor to healthy social and emotional development, academic success, and potential protection against risky behaviors. It is therefore imperative that a school climate evoke feelings of connectedness, inclusion, safety, and security, as well as a high expectation of success for every student.
Social and emotional climate
Which health component describes the description below
Schools must actively solicit parent and family involvement. Attitudes, behaviors, and expectations within families impact the health behavior and academic performance of students. Family relationships provide students with support systems and identity. Children reared in strong families are more likely to be healthy and have opportunities for physical activity, balanced diets, emotional support, and stress reduction. In addition, the way children feel about themselves is determined largely by the way their parents treat them. Families have a primary influence on the health choices that students make. Children observe their parents’ habitual patterns related to eating, drinking, smoking, and seatbelt use. For example, if parents smoke, it is more likely that their children will smoke. Because of this powerful and dynamic relationship, family engagement must be an integral part of school health initiatives.
family engagement
Which health component describes the description below
An integrated school, parent, and community approach can enhance the health and well-being of students. Communities dictate social norms or behavior standards, either formally or informally, which are associated with student health behaviors. For example, alcohol consumption may be forbidden, or involvement in sports may be encouraged in the community. School health advisory councils, coalitions, and broadly based constituencies for school health can build support for school health program efforts and engage community resources and services to respond more effectively to the health-related needs of students. Strong, connected communities are more effective in supporting positive health behaviors and shunning negative ones. Community support breeds increased child well-being, less youth delinquency, and improved child development.
community involvement
Give 3 good physical factors in a school
gym, water fountains, trash cans
Give 3 bad physical factors in a school
litter, plain walls, dark classrooms
2 examples of people who might help improve the social-emotional health of a school
guidance counselor and teachers
How does having a nutritional lunch help students in their academics
It’s like the saying “healthy body, healthy mind” you eat healthy nutritional lunch it can give you energy, allow you to think clearly and focus on shool work.
