These are the characteristics of the K to 12 Health Curriculum:

.1. Culture- responsive---uses the cultural knowledge, prior

experiences and performance styles of the diverse student body
to make learning more appropriate and effective.
It uses how to make ideas and knowledge meaningful to
multicultural learners and how to use students culture and
interests as tools to teach them.

2. Epidemiological--- relates to the incidence, prevalence and

distribution of diseases in populations including detection of the
sources and cases of epidemics.
From the word epidemiology it is the study of how diseases
spread and can be controlled. This relates to the information that
is used to plan and evaluate strategies to prevent illness and as a
guide to the management to someone with whom disease has
already developed.
3. Health and Life- skills based--- applies life skills to specific
health choices and behaviors.
Its equipping learners with the knowledge, positive attitudes and
skills they need to protect their health and can make a significant
contribution to the health of young people.
4. Holistic--- analyzes the interrelationship among the factors that
influence the health status, the areas of health and the
dimensions of health (physical, mental, social, emotional, moral
and spiritual)
It is multi- dimensional
5. Learner- centeredfocuses on the students needs, abilities,
interests and learning styles with the teacher as a facilitator of
learning.
It is well understood, right?

6. Preventive----- characterizes something that helps people take

positive health actions in order to prevent diseases and to achieve
optimum health.

Preventive control which consists in appropriate monitoring of the

development of any diseases, early detection and reducing
occurrence to achieve health and wellness.
7. Rights- based--- advances the understanding and recognition of
human rights, as laid down in the Universal declaration of Human
Rights and other international human rights instruments.
It emphasizes on our RIGHTS as HUMAN in accordance to the
Universal declaration of Human Rights.
8. Standards and Outcomes- based--- requires students to
demonstrate that they have learned the academic standards set
on specific content and competencies.
It demonstrates understanding or mastery of knowledge and skills
competencies that are deemed to be essential.
9. Values- based--- promotes an educational philosophy based on
valuing of self-others and the environment thru the consideration
of ethical values as the bases of good practice.
It should be values- based that impart social, moral, integrity,
character and spirituality to become a better citizen in the
country.