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Title: A Scoping Review of K-12 Health Education in Canada: Understanding School Stakeholders' Perceptions
Language: English
Authors: Lauren Sulz (ORCID 0000-0003-2133-2920), Daniel B. Robinson (ORCID 0000-0002-4608-361X), Hayley Morrison (ORCID 0000-0002-7160-3111), Josh Read, Ashley Johnson, Lucinda Johnston (ORCID 0009-0002-6471-200X), Kim Frail (ORCID 0000-0003-3902-3085)
Source: Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education. 2025 16(1):41-63.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Undergraduate Students, Inservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Parents, Health Personnel, Comprehensive School Health Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Sex Education, Student Needs, Parent Attitudes
Geographic Terms: Canada
DOI: 10.1080/25742981.2024.2311113
ISSN: 2574-2981
2574-299X
Abstract: A scoping review was conducted, analyzing peer-reviewed literature published between 1995 and 2022, focusing on school stakeholders' perceptions of K-12 health education (HE) in Canada. The results included 37 studies, with articles focused on the perceptions of students, in-service and pre-service teachers, parents, undergraduate students, and health partners/ educational professionals. Using reflexive thematic analysis, three main themes were identified: (a) HE is perceived as a valuable school subject; (b) teachers are not prepared to teach HE; and (c) HE courses are not meeting the needs of students. The outcomes of the review underscore the importance and value of HE as perceived by school stakeholders and highlight the necessity for heightened advocacy efforts to enhance HE at all school levels. The review emphasizes the need for broader consultation and research involving diverse school stakeholder groups in order to promote the advancement of HE in Canadian schools.
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