Philosophy, objectives and settings of Health

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Philosophy, objectives and settings of Health, the JAMB Physical and Health Education syllabus expects you to study:

• 2. Philosophy, objectives and settings of Health Education a. Meaning, philosophy and objectives of Health Education b. Settings of Health Education i. home-based ii. school-based iii. community based iv. health facility-based v. workplace-based c. Meaning of Health Promotion SECTION B: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY IN RELATION TO PHE S/N TOPICS/CONTENTS/NOTES

Study notes & guidance

Study Philosophy, objectives and settings of Health using a recommended Physical and Health Education textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Physical and Health Education, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Philosophy, objectives and settings of Health, you should be able to:

1. Define health education;
2. State the philosophy and objectives of health education;
3. Differentiate between the meanings of health promotion and health education. OBJECTIVES

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Physical and Health Education syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.