Rationale
Research confirms that the practice of health enhancing behaviors can contribute to a positive quality of life. In addition, many diseases and injuries can be prevented by reducing harmful and risk taking behaviors. This standard promotes the acceptance of personal responsibility for health and encourages the practice of healthy behaviors.
Performance Indicators
Analyze the role of individual responsibility in enhancing health.
Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Demonstrate a variety of behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.