Throughout the evolution of school health, many different models have been used to delineate the components of school health programs.

 

The Three-Component Model:

 

This model originated in the early 1980s and evolved through out the decade. Considered the traditional model of school health, it consists of the following components:

 

(1)   Health Education,

(2)   Health Services, and

(3)   A Healthful Environment. 

 

The Eight-Component Model:

In the late 1990s the three-component model was replaced by the eight-component model. Also known as the model for a “Comprehensive School Health Program,” it consists of eight elements:

 

(1)   Health education,

(2)   Physical education,

(3)   School health services,

(4)   School nutrition services,

(5)   Counseling, psychological, and social services,

(6)   Healthy school environment,

(7)   Health promotion for staff, and

(8)   Family/community involvement.