Question

write the aim and objectives of health education

Answer 1

The aim of imparting health education to children is mainly to help them develop a sound physique and also to acquaint them with the laws of health, below are a few of the objectives of health education:

(i) To cultivate the desirable health practices and health practices and health habits;

(ii) To develop the health attitudes;

(iii) To appreciate the health programmes undertaken by the school and community and to improve the school and community and to improve the necessary materials for the execution of that programme;

(iv) To develop health consciousness in the school and in the community;

(v) To teach pupils the rules for the preservation and development of their physical, mental and emotional health;

(vi) To eradicate the diseases through health drive programmes;

(vii) To combat the superstitions and prejudices in the community;

(viii) To provide a healthful environment for physical and mental growth;

(ix) To improve the general conditions of living in the community;

(x) To instruct the children and youth so as to conserve and improve their own health;

(xi) To influence the parents and other adults through the health-educative programme for better habits and attitudes in children.

Answer 2

The main objectives of it is to provide the primary education with healthy mind to each and every students.