Table 1: Elements of the Comprehensive School Health (CSH) approach

Instruction Comprehensive health curriculum Lifestyle-focused physical education Integration of health into other subjects Effective teacher inservice Preservice teacher training Adequate teaching and learning materials Appropriate instructional methods Opportunities for informal learning Learning with parents and peers

Support services Appraisals Screening services Early identification Child protection services Referral procedures Health services Guidance services Social services for students and families Special education and student services Treatment services where appropriate Support during rehabilitation Preservice and inservice training for school nurses, guidance counsellors, school social workers and school psychologists

Social support Role models Peer support Adult mentoring Positive school climate Staff wellness Effective schooling Media cooperation Family involvement Community involvement Healthy public policy

Physicial environment Safety and accident prevention Food services Ban on tobacco use Restrictions on alcohol use Hygiene, lighting, sanitation and other environmental health standards

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