Elements of health education in science coursebooks (original) (raw)

2018, Edukacja Biologiczna i Środowiskowa

From a social point of view, it is desirable that existing knowledge on health was adequately utilized, contributing to shaping healthy behaviour among the population. The mere dissemination of knowledge is not sufficient, since the use of it on a daily basis depends on many other factors, in which human attitudes play a significant role. These, in turn, depend on the emotional involvement that results from the position of health in one's hierarchy of values and the sense of responsibility for one's destiny. In a word, there must be an adequate level of motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the ability to make changes in our lifestyles, adaptability, plays a big role. This feature generally develops as education level increases (Kirschner, 1992) Health and health education in the curriculum of science and biology Adolescence is divided into two phases: early, between 10 and 16 years of age, and late, between 17 and 22/24 (Oleszkowicz, 2011). At this time, especially during the early phase, the views, attitudes, habits and health behaviours are formed and then persisted (late