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The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model: A New Approach for Improving Educational Attainment and Healthy Development for Students
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Lewallen, Theresa C.; Hunt, Holly; Potts-Datema, William; Zaza, Stephanie; Giles, Wayne – Journal of School Health, 2015
Background: The Whole Child approach and the coordinated school health (CSH) approach both address the physical and emotional needs of students. However, a unified approach acceptable to both the health and education communities is needed to assure that students are healthy and ready to learn. Methods: During spring 2013, the ASCD (formerly known…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Health Promotion, Models, Comprehensive School Health Education
The Association between Socio-Ecological Factors and Having an After-School Physical Activity Program
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Van Acker, Ragnar; De Bourdeaudhuij, Ilse; De Martelaer, Kristine; Seghers, Jan; De Cocker, Katrien; Cardon, Greet – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: After-school physical activity (PA) programs promote PA among youth. Few studies have used socio-ecological health models to identify barriers and facilitators of after-school PA programs. This study examined which socio-ecological factors are associated with having an after-school PA program. Methods: A questionnaire was administered…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Physical Activities, Correlation, Environmental Influences
Defining Health: A Multidimensional Model.
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Eberst, Richard M. – Journal of School Health, 1984
This article describes a conceptual model of holistic health. Human health is influenced by physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions that interact. Recommendations for school health personnel are presented. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Health Education, Holistic Approach, Human Body, Mental Health