This 8 page paper presents a health promotion program that focuses on nutrition and physical activity. The sections of the paper include: assessment of students, cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives, methodology, teaching methods, teaching materials, evaluation methods, a sample outline with the elements of part of a lesson plan and final comments about the project. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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ages is increasing (Journal of American Dietetic Association, 2003). American children tend to be very sedentary (Journal of School Health, 1997). The following pages discuss a health promotion program for
children with disabilities. The areas addressed are nutrition and exercise. It should be pointed out that the only difference for elementary school children with disabilities is the manner in which
the program is presented. For the purpose of this project, disability is defined as learning disabilities. Also for the purpose of this project, the program will be presented to the
target students in special education resource center with children grouped by grade level spans. 1. Assessment: All children will be pre-tested on their knowledge of nutritional needs and what
constitutes a good diet. All children will also be assessed on their physical coordination, their ability to participate in 10 - 15 minutes of specific physical activities and exercises. The
pre-test and activity assessment will be appropriate for the age range of each group. Learning needs will be determined based on the two pre-assessments just described. The rationale
for this topic is provided in the introductory statement above. Further justification is provided by Hoffman and DuPaul, who report the necessity of developing healthy habits in children with the
expectation that these habits will continue throughout life (2003). The high rate of obesity, at least 11 percent of school-age children, is the result of poor eating habits and lack
of physical activity (Journal of School Health, 1997). Our children are sitting at computers, playing with video or computer games, and watching television instead of playing actively outdoors Journal of
School Health, 1997). A sedentary lifestyle leads to disease and lack of optimum health Journal of School Health, 1997). 2. Groups Goals and Objectives a. Cognitive: The goal is for
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