
Physical Health
Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with pupils aged 11 - 18
Rachel Carey(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 8. July 2026
Book
Hardback
190 pages
978-1-041-09254-4 (ISBN)
Description
Health education is such an important topic for young people but is often challenging to deliver in an age-appropriate and impactful way. This book provides teachers with clear, up-to-date information on a range of health-related topics, considering the unique neurology of the teenage brain to help young people learn how to make the best health choices for themselves as they grow through adolescence to adulthood.
All health information is fully referenced and based on rigorous, peer-reviewed data so that teachers can be confident they are accessing reliable and current health information. The book covers how to deliver health education inclusively so that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, identity, culture, or socio-economic status can incorporate the information and skills developed in these lessons into their own lives.
Topics covered include:
Nutrition and food
Exercise
Sleep
Risk factors
Puberty
Misinformation
A wide variety of lesson resources, activities, and teacher support is included, delivered in a way that is relevant and actionable for young people. These resources allow teachers to deliver the content confidently, with minimal preparation time, as well as ensuring that students gain the valuable skills they need to be able to take control of their health.
All health information is fully referenced and based on rigorous, peer-reviewed data so that teachers can be confident they are accessing reliable and current health information. The book covers how to deliver health education inclusively so that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, identity, culture, or socio-economic status can incorporate the information and skills developed in these lessons into their own lives.
Topics covered include:
Nutrition and food
Exercise
Sleep
Risk factors
Puberty
Misinformation
A wide variety of lesson resources, activities, and teacher support is included, delivered in a way that is relevant and actionable for young people. These resources allow teachers to deliver the content confidently, with minimal preparation time, as well as ensuring that students gain the valuable skills they need to be able to take control of their health.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development and Professional Training
Illustrations
13 s/w Tabellen, 7 s/w Zeichnungen, 22 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 29 s/w Abbildungen
13 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 22 Halftones, black and white; 29 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-09254-4 (9781041092544)
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Additional editions

Rachel Carey
Physical Health
Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with pupils aged 11 - 18
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
Routledge
€24.99
Available for download

Rachel Carey
Physical Health
Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with pupils aged 11 - 18
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
Routledge
€24.99
Available for download

Rachel Carey
Physical Health
Practical Support for Effective Teaching and Learning with pupils aged 11 - 18
Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€24.00
Not yet published
Person
Rachel Carey is a teacher and educational consultant with a background in biology. Rachel has worked in both state and independent schools for over 15? years. She is a sought-after consultant helping schools, students, and parents navigate the adolescent years in terms of both personal development and learning.
Content
1 Introduction to health education
2 Key stage three lesson plans
Lesson 1: Nutrition and food choices
Lesson 2: Movement and exercise
Lesson 3: Medicines and self-care
Lesson 4: Vaccination and health in communities
Lesson 5: Risk factors for disease and preventative practices
Lesson 6: Puberty
3 Key stage four lesson plans
Lesson 1: Hormonal health
Lesson 2: Risk factors and cancer
Lesson 3: Self-screening and preventative practices
Lesson 4: The impact of sleep on health
Lesson 5: Changing body compositions
Lesson 6: Health and marketing
4 Key stage five lesson plans
Lesson 1: Gut health: understanding the gut microbiome, food, and movement
Lesson 2: Diets and supplements
Lesson 3: Managing health and accessing healthcare after leaving home
Lesson 4: Self-advocacy
Lesson 5: The impact of hormones on health choices
Lesson 6: The impact of breathing on health
Bibliography
Appendix
Index
2 Key stage three lesson plans
Lesson 1: Nutrition and food choices
Lesson 2: Movement and exercise
Lesson 3: Medicines and self-care
Lesson 4: Vaccination and health in communities
Lesson 5: Risk factors for disease and preventative practices
Lesson 6: Puberty
3 Key stage four lesson plans
Lesson 1: Hormonal health
Lesson 2: Risk factors and cancer
Lesson 3: Self-screening and preventative practices
Lesson 4: The impact of sleep on health
Lesson 5: Changing body compositions
Lesson 6: Health and marketing
4 Key stage five lesson plans
Lesson 1: Gut health: understanding the gut microbiome, food, and movement
Lesson 2: Diets and supplements
Lesson 3: Managing health and accessing healthcare after leaving home
Lesson 4: Self-advocacy
Lesson 5: The impact of hormones on health choices
Lesson 6: The impact of breathing on health
Bibliography
Appendix
Index