Health Education in Schools and Current Qualification Challenges for Teachers
This presentation explores health education as a key area of inquiry within contemporary health pedagogy. It highlights the role of the national curriculum for the subject "health education" in Poland's education system (as defined by the Ministry of National Education) as a guiding framework for the thematic scope of teacher training. Particular attention is given to postgraduate qualification programs for teachers at the University of Silesia in Katowice, which are designed to enhance competencies in health education. The presentation aims to emphasize the growing need for specialized teacher training in response to evolving educational standards and public health priorities.