Edukacja zdrowotna w szkołach podstawowych: przegląd podejść i praktyk

The article addresses the issue of health education in primary schools analyzing its signifi-cance, diverse approaches and practical solutions applied in Poland and worldwide. Theoreticalfoundations of health education are presented with particular emphasis on its role in shapingpro-health attitudes and building life skills among children. A review of curricula, teachingmethods as well as school and extracurricular initiatives that support the development of knowl-edge, skills, and health-promoting habits is provided. Factors determining the effectivenessof health education are discussed, including teacher involvement, cooperation with parents,cross-curricular integration and the use of modern technologies. In conclusion, the article high-lights perspectives for the development of health education in primary schools, emphasizing theneed for a coherent, evidence-based strategy adapted to contemporary health challenges facedby children and adolescents.