Encyclopedia of School Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Student Well-being

The Encyclopedia of School Health is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work that provides a comprehensive overview of the field of school health. This book is designed to serve as a resource for practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and students who are interested in promoting the health and well-being of children and adolescents.

Encyclopedia of School Health

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Language	:	English
File size	:	15796 KB
Print length	:	744 pages

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The Encyclopedia is divided into six sections:

1. The Foundations of School Health
2. School Health Services
3. Health Education
4. Physical Activity and Nutrition
5. Mental Health and Well-being
6. School Health Policies and Programs

Each section is written by a team of experts in the field, and provides a comprehensive overview of the research and best practices in that area. The Encyclopedia is also richly illustrated with charts, graphs, and tables, and includes a glossary of terms and a comprehensive index.

The Foundations of School Health

The first section of the Encyclopedia, "The Foundations of School Health," provides an overview of the history, theory, and principles of school health. This section includes chapters on:

• The history of school health
• The theory of school health
• The principles of school health
• The role of the school in promoting student health
• The role of the family in promoting student health
• The role of the community in promoting student health

School Health Services

The second section of the Encyclopedia, "School Health Services," provides an overview of the types of health services that are available to students in schools. This section includes chapters on:

• School health clinics
• School nurses
• School counselors
• School social workers
• School psychologists
• School dentists
• School vision and hearing screenings
• School immunization programs

Health Education

The third section of the Encyclopedia, "Health Education," provides an overview of the different types of health education programs that are available to students in schools. This section includes chapters on:

• Health education curriculum
• Health education instruction
• Health education assessment
• Health education programs for specific populations
• Health education research

Physical Activity and Nutrition

The fourth section of the Encyclopedia, "Physical Activity and Nutrition," provides an overview of the importance of physical activity and nutrition for students' health and well-being. This section includes chapters on:

• The benefits of physical activity
• The benefits of nutrition
• The role of schools in promoting physical activity
• The role of schools in promoting nutrition
• Physical activity and nutrition programs for specific populations

Mental Health and Well-being

The fifth section of the Encyclopedia, "Mental Health and Well-being," provides an overview of the importance of mental health and well-being for students' success. This section includes chapters on:

• The prevalence of mental health problems among children and adolescents
• The impact of mental health problems on students' academic achievement
• The role of schools in promoting mental health and well-being
• Mental health and well-being programs for specific populations

School Health Policies and Programs

The sixth section of the Encyclopedia, "School Health Policies and Programs," provides an overview of the different types of school health policies and programs that are available to promote student health and well-being. This section includes chapters on:

• School health policies
• School health programs

Encyclopedia of School Health

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	15796 KB
Print length	:	744 pages

FREE