Shape America's National 

Physical Education Standards

Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.

Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

Citation:   SHAPE America. (2013). National Standards for K-12 Physical Education. Reston, VA: Author.

Shape America's National 

Health Education Standards

Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health. 

Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology and other factors on health behaviors. 

Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products & services to enhance health. 

Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. 

Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision making skills to enhance health. 

Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. 

Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks. 

Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family and community health. 

Standard 9: Students will 

Citation:  Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards. (2007). National Health Education Standards, Second Edition: Achieving Excellence. Washington, D.C.: The American Cancer Society.