Courses of Study : Health Education

Example: MyPlate

Examples: glue, laundry pods, aerosol sprays

Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

Examples: family, culture, media

a. List family rules and activities that promote health and safety.

Example: limiting screen time, not talking to strangers

Examples: dentist, doctor, school nurse

Examples: anger, sadness, joy, fear

Examples: explaining when someone should call 911, asking for help when a student is ill, determining the difference between tattling and telling

Examples: brushing teeth daily, meeting or achieving ARI reading goal

Examples: demonstrating correct technique for hand washing, showing basic first aid procedures for bandaging a cut

Example: practicing safety precautions when crossing the street

Examples: requesting help when deciding on healthier snack options, asking for help when being teased at school

Examples: combs, brushes, toothbrushes

Example: practice what to say when calling 911 or other emergency numbers.

a. List healthy foods served by the school cafeteria.

Example: show healthy vs. unhealthy options

Examples: nurse, counselor, EMT

Example: taking turns talking and listening

Example: speaking calmly

Example: run-hide-fight

Example: recognizing touching in the bathing suit zone as inappropriate

Examples: importance of riding in the back seat, meaning of traffic signs, safe pedestrian behaviors

Examples: reminding peers to cover their nose and mouth when sneezing, offering helpful suggestions when peers are trying to resolve a conflict

Examples: hunger, emotions

Examples: using soap and warm water when washing hands

Examples: following play-ground safety rules, wearing protective equipment, practicing water safety

a. Identify how hereditary and environmental factors influence family health.

Examples: PE teacher, coach, doctor, personal health coach

Examples: body language, eye contact

Example: reporting to trusted adult

Example: when to tell trusted adults about bullying or other abuse

Example: predicting how a healthy sleep routine promotes academic success

Examples: staying seated on the bus; surfing the Internet with caution; practicing water safety; learning self-defense skills

Examples: Relay for Life, Run/Walk for Diabetes

Examples: fever, sore throat, toothache

a. Identify ways that peers can influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

Examples: conflict resolution, role play

Examples: using appropriate refusal skills, manners, communication

Examples: responding effectively in refusing alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs

Examples: healthy snack vs. junk food, outdoor activity vs. video games, active vs. sedentary, implications of not following established rules

Examples: setting good morning and bedtime routines, eating more fruits and vegetables

Examples: keeping an activity log, planning activities that reduce stress

Examples: wearing appropriate footwear or clothing for outdoor activity

Examples: laws dealing with dumping, polluting, littering, secondhand smoke, recycling

Examples: asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy

Examples: bicycle safety, wearing a seatbelt, ATV safety

a. Explain the importance of good communication within the family unit.

Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

Examples: types -through social media; effects--depression, suicide, eating disorders

Examples: role playing how to walk away, call for help, say no

Example: refusing to go alone to meet online acquaintances

Examples: food choices, drug use, alcohol consumption, smoking

Examples: YMCA, Boys/Girls Clubs, recreation center, school clubs

Example: planning a daily menu based on the USDA food guidelines

Examples: using a baseball or bicycle helmet, catcher's mask, knee pads

Examples: writing and recording public service announcements for school or community broadcasts, writing letter or email to editors of local media

Examples: home safety plan, fire drill, active shooter drill

a. Describe how positive and negative influences from family, peers, and culture affect adolescents' body acceptance during the changes of puberty.

Example: step tracker device, heart rate monitor, blood sugar monitor

Examples: DARE, SADD, MADD, health-related agencies

Examples: cost, safety, effectiveness, side effects

Examples: sickness, death, suicide

Example: executing a plan to manage academic, extracurricular, and family

Example: participating in the development of a school wellness policy, conducting survey of school health issues

a. . Identify how positive relationships can enhance each dimension of health.

b. Explain how stress can affect personal health.

Examples: stretching techniques, regular exercise, equipment safety, flu shot, obtaining immunizations against HPV and other conditions

Examples: using household products only for intended purposes, dietary choices, physical activity, drinking plenty of water

Examples: regular dental and vision check-ups, regular doctor visits

Examples: inactivity, fast food consumption

a. List personal family guidelines and rules that enhance health.

b. List peer situations that enhance health.

Examples: social media, fast food advertisements, editing photos to enhance physical appearance

Examples: family values, religious beliefs

Example: excessive caloric intake resulting in excess poundage

Examples: valid sites -.edu (education), .org (non-profit), or .gov (government); unreliable health information sites - .com (commercial)

a. Identify local resources for reliable health information.

Examples: public health agencies, school nurse, health education teacher

Examples: school counselor, school nurse, dentist, 911

Examples: praise, high-five, fist bump, thumbs up

a. Demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication skills someone could use when upset.

Examples: walking away, remaining calm and quiet

Examples: saying no, suggesting alternative choices

Examples: compromising, apologizing, addressing the issue

Examples: socio-economic status, access to medical services, availability of healthful foods, sedentary lifestyle

Example: role-playing healthy ways to express anger and frustration

Examples: food choices, physical activity, hygiene

a. List activities that can improve physical and mental health.

Examples: choosing healthy foods, participating in healthy activities, having regular medical and dental check-ups

Examples: smoking or vaping, drinking alcohol, using illegal drugs, texting while driving

Example: applying sunscreen has been proven to help prevent skin cancer

Example: modifying a snack advertisement to target children, teenagers, or adults

a. Determine how peers may affect the six dimensions of health.

b. Illustrate how changing family dynamics can affect health.

Examples: divorce, relocating, death

Examples: riding in the bed of a pick-up truck, biking without a helmet, riding without a seat belt

a. Give examples of dangers associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

Examples: lack of finances, access to health services, social support

a. Examine how nutritional choices and psychological issues may lead to eating disorders.

a. Discuss ways to prevent obesity.

b. Determine health risks associated with body piercings or tattoos.

a. Discuss hereditary diseases that impact personal health and wellness.

Examples: eating family meals daily, participating in physical activity, practicing open communication

Examples: public policies regarding water pollution, air quality, tobacco use

Examples: advertisements concerning tobacco, alcohol, and nutrition

Examples: vending machine selections, vaccination requirements, wellness check-ups

a. Examine beliefs concerning the transmission of HIV/AIDS; distinguish between fact and fallacy.

Examples: health clinic, school wellness committee, school nurse, local health department

Example: five steps to resolve conflict: calm down, state and understand the problem, apologize, promote solution finding, follow-up

Examples: role playing how to effectively handle bullying, harassment, and peer pressure situations

Examples: asking someone respectfully not to smoke, practice active listening, reacting sensibly, communicating clearly, practicing patience

Examples: friends begin drinking, unsafe situation arises at school, suicidal friend, suspected abuse, seat belt use, suicidal thoughts

a. Determine when it is necessary to ask for assistance when making a health choice.

Examples: friend begins to self-harm, negative peer pressure

Examples: eating regular meals vs. skipping meals, choosing healthy snacks vs. junk food, getting proper exercise vs. too much screen time

Examples: age, injuries, changing jobs, leaving active school life to work, sedentary to walking, walking to jogging, jogging to running; eating poorly to making healthy food choices leading to weight loss or weight gain

Examples: fast food vs. My Plate recommendations, screen time vs. active living

Examples: practicing proper use of prescription medications, good nutrition, proper rest, regular exercise; avoiding driver distractions

Examples: using social media campaigns, YouTube live campaign, posters; addressing local school board with the need for quality physical education and healthier food choices

Examples: bandwagon appeal, brand loyalty appeal, sex appeal

a. Determine how social influences can affect physical health.

b. Describe how risky health behaviors affect the emotional, physical, and social health of adolescents.

a. Describe ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness in adolescents as it pertains to family history, personal behaviors, and health care.

Examples: inappropriate use of needles, tobacco use, physical inactivity, sexual contact, alcohol consumption, inadequate sleep

Examples: diabetes, high-cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer, mental health issues

Examples: religious beliefs, gang activity, family customs

Examples: participating in conflict resolution practices, Red Ribbon Week, Walk to School Day

Examples: screen time, video game addictions, activity trackers, diabetes monitor, heart monitor, fitness assessment tools

Examples: acceptance of teenage smoking and teenage pregnancy by peers, certain communities, and cultures

Examples: alcohol consumption lowering inhibitions, e-cigarettes or vaping leading to smoking

Examples: use of herbal medicines, nutritional supplements, weight loss supplements, steroids use

Examples: verbal -- using positive interpersonal communication to avoid conflict
non-verbal -- shaking hands, displaying positive facial expressions, making eye contact

Examples: respect vs. disrespect, empathy vs. complacency, calmness vs. excitability, confronting vs. non-confrontational

Examples: following a time-management plan, walking to school, limiting caffeine intake, riding with an impaired driver

a. Analyze options as well as outcomes, when pressured by peers to perform illegal acts.

Examples: underage drinking leading to being arrested, injury or death when not wearing a seat belt, riding a motorcycle without a helmet resulting in head injury

Examples: positive -- keeping calendar to manage time, reading food labels, getting adequate sleep
negative -- tobacco use, eating disorders, drug use

Examples: using food journal to track nutritional intake, My Fitness Pal, Fitbit, digital tracking device, track daily activity with activity log

Examples: assessing sleeping, eating, and exercising patterns

Example: maintaining a personal health journal

Examples: public service announcements, persuasive writing, YouTube videos, skits

Examples: designing healthy recipes, supporting the school wellness policy, school newscasts, school newsletters

a. Identify symptoms and methods of treatment of mental health disorders, including depression, and stress.

b. Identify warning signs and prevention strategies for suicide.

Examples: family history of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, or addictions

a. Determine when professional health services may be required for injury or disease.

b. Perform CPR, AED techniques, and First Aid procedures, including the principles of RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).

Examples: relationship between health insurance coverage and life expectancy; access to medical care including primary care physician, hospital, vaccines

a. Identify factors that impact nutritional choices.

Examples: planning healthy meals, accessibility of healthy and unhealthy foods

Examples: possible consequences of driving under the influence, distracted driving, not taking required medications

a. Explain the progression of HIV and AIDS.

b. Explain the progression of Type II diabetes.

a. Analyze how family, culture, school, and community influence the health practice and behaviors of individuals.

Examples: explaining how holiday celebrations and traditions such as over indulgence in eating and consuming alcohol affect health behaviors; explaining how extra-curricular activities and schedules result in over-consumption of fast food

b. Examine how peers influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

c. Examine how peers influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Example: influence of media on teen body image, sexual activity, drugs, alcohol, violence, cyber-bullying.

d. Cite evidence of how public health policies and government regulations can influence health promotion and disease prevention.

Examples: positive and negative influences on self-esteem, addiction to technology, personal interactions and relationships

Examples: addressing topics such as wearing safety equipment, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, suicide, cyber-bullying, weight management, potentially dangerous social media trends

Examples: assessing the effects of driving under the influence, drinking alcohol which can lead to poor choices such as sexual behavior, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle

Example: determining the credibility of resources both online and offline

Examples: websites, phone apps, media ads; rape, crisis, and suicide centers

Examples: information concerning the laws prohibiting sexual abuse; the need to report sexual abuse and legal options available to victims; laws relating to sexting and child pornography

Examples: mood disorders, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation

a. Locate information on how to cope with and rebuff unwanted physical and verbal exploitation by other persons.

Examples: active listening, friendliness, confidence, positive feedback, empathy, respect, understanding nonverbal cues, responsiveness

a. Identify warning signs of unhealthy relationships.

b. Differentiate between negative and positive behaviors used in conflict situations.

Examples: accessing crisis hotlines for suicide, sexual and physical abuse, and human trafficking; community resource materials

Examples: peer pressure, cultural pressures, socio-economic status

a. Predict the potential short-term and long-term impact of various alternatives on self and others.

b. Identify warning signs of suicide in self and others and discuss effective coping skills.

c. Demonstrate refusal skills and explain when to use them in high risk situations.

Examples: Saying no to sex, alcohol, and other drugs

Example: explaining when input from a health professional, counselor, or trusted adult would be helpful

a. Identify the types, symptoms, and risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

b. Assess the consequences of teen pregnancy.

Examples: blood pressure, resting heart rate, BMI, vaccination status

Examples: assess current health and fitness status, develop plans based on assessment results, implement and monitor plans

a. Describe healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.

Examples: effective communication skills and safety techniques, reading and understanding medicine labels, immunizations, wellness checkups and compliance

b. Identify negative behaviors that increase health risks to self and others.

Examples: distracted driving, drinking and driving, illegal drug use, vaping, smoking, unprotected sex, behaviors resulting in intentional or unintentional injuries, poor eating habits, physical inactivity

c. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of both parents in teen parenting.

Examples: shared responsibilities; social, financial and educational challenges

Example: using data on local health issues to develop a positive message concerning a topic

Examples: wearing colors for awareness, speaking to a group or individuals, making good nutritional choices

Examples: student-led events, community fundraisers, national events, signing a pledge to abstain from alcohol

Example: producing a social media post to encourage a positive health behavior

a. Interpret the Youth Risk Behavior Survey data on the six priority adolescent risk behaviors.

b. Recognize the adolescent risk behaviors of high incidence among Alabama's students.

Examples: availability of alcohol and drugs; trends in adolescent sexual behavior; availability of fast food; access to fitness and recreational facilities.

a. Identify concerns, beliefs, and areas of misinformation among peers.

b. Design program goals based on addressing misinformation, beliefs, and concerns among peers.

c. Utilize a focus group to change their school climate.

a. Examine the varied roles and responsibilities of student leaders.

b. Design program goals based on YRBS data and focus group results.

c. Research various leadership and peer training programs and opportunities.

d. Apply peer helping training skills in assigned schools settings.

e. Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating for health-related changes in the school or community.

Examples: recording a fight and posting it on a social media; seeing a friend smoking marijuana or drinking alcohol; hearing a friend talk about shoplifting; hearing plans about a weekend party that will include drugs and/or alcohol; pressure to have sexual relations

a. Identify consequences of making poor decisions to join in or ignore risky situations.

b. Recognize the differences between situations in which one has control vs. a lack of control.

c. Review the importance of successfully managing decision-making skills when confronted with uncomfortable, risky, or dangerous situations.

a. Plan a school or community campaign designed to encourage health-enhancing behaviors.

Examples: Relay for Life, 5K run, Longest Day activities (Alzheimer's Association)

a. Identify causes of major outbreaks and epidemics in the history of the world.

b. List major breakthroughs in the prevention and cure of disease.

c. Assess the effects of current health issues on world populations.

a. Collect statistical data about health issues within various countries.

b. Investigate the influence of family, peers, and culture on possible solutions to world health issues.

c. Examine the links among health, economic development, media, and technology.

d. Research how disparities in socio-economic status can adversely affect health and access to health care globally.

e. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of government and non-governmental organizations in achieving global health.

a. Examine possible solutions to world health issues through available intervention programs.

Examples: HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance abuse, obesity, physical activity, nutrition, hunger

Examples: politics, religious beliefs, culture

Examples: rising cost of medical care

Example: explaining how individual actions can help or hinder the eradication of communicable diseases

Examples: immunizations, wellness checkups

Examples: participating in international events such as Earth Day and World AIDS Day