Rationale
The acquisition of basic health concepts and functional health knowledge provides a foundation for promoting health-enhancing behaviors among youth. This standard includes essential concepts that are based on established health behavior theories and models. Concepts that focus on both health promotion and risk reduction are included in the performance indicators.
Performance Indicators
Predict how healthy behaviors can affect health status.
Describe the interrelationships of emotional, intellectual, physical, and social health.
Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated.
Analyze how genetics and family history can impact personal health.
Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems.
Analyze the relationship between access to health care and health status.
Compare and contrast the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of healthy behaviors.
Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Analyze the potential severity of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.