CONNECTICUT HEALTHY AND BALANCED LIVING CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

The Health curriculum follows the Connecticut Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework. The Framework provides a blueprint for how students can live an active and healthy life. There is substantial evidence that poor health affects educational outcomes, behaviors and attitudes, and that the attainment of educational goals is dependent on the achievement of good health. The Framework provides the blueprint for districts to address the health and energy balance of students and guide them toward becoming well-informed, health literate individuals, as well as competent, confident and joyful movers. Instruction is guided by the following core concepts:

Standard 1. Core Concepts

Standard 2. Accessing Health Information

Standard 3. Self-Management of Healthy Behaviors

Standard 4. Analyzing Internal and External Influences

Standard 5. Communication Skills

Standard 6. Decision-Making Skills

Standard 7. Goal-Setting Skills

Standard 8. Advocacy