A skills-based approach is a best practice for delivering high-quality health education. The seven key health skills are:
All seven key health education skills are important, but teachers should consider focusing on certain skills and content that are more relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The table below includes examples of key health education skills along with example lessons, activities, and content that can be used to teach that particular health skill.
The health skills are not in order of importance, and health educators can choose any content to teach a particular skill. Additionally, educators can combine skills. For example, students can analyze the influences (NHES Standard 2) of a person’s decision and use interpersonal communication (NHES Standard 4) to write a response. Students can use interpersonal communication to advocate after analyzing influences of a decision. It is important to note that when combining skills, the teacher should conduct assessments only on the current skill being taught.
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