STANDARD 2.2 (INTEGRATED SKILLS) ALL STUDENTS WILL USE HEALTH-ENHANCING PERSONAL, INTERPERSONAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.

 

Descriptive Statement:  This standard seeks to foster responsible health behaviors through the enhancement of critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and communication skills used in situations impacting personal, family, and community health. It enables students to locate and evaluate health information and resources and to develop character, leadership, and advocacy skills so they can become more active participants in the promotion of wellness. Competency in these skills enables and empowers students to resist destructive behaviors and seek out positive opportunities for growth and learning. These skills may be cross-disciplinary and should be integrated into each Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Standard. 

 

Cumulative Progress Indicators

 

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 4, students will:

 

A. Communication

        1. Explain how to determine the validity and reliability of a health resource.

        2. Present health information, orally and in writing, to peers.

        3. Describe and demonstrate the effective use of communication skills, including refusal, negotiation, and assertiveness.

        4. Identify and employ ways to improve listening skills.

        5. Explain how to identify a health problem or issue for possible research.

 

B. Decision Making

        1. Outline the steps to making an effective decision.

        2. Discuss how parents, peers, and the media influence health decisions and behaviors.

        3. Describe situations that might require a decision about health and safety.

 

C. Planning and Goal Setting

        1. Develop a personal health goal and track progress.

        2. Describe ways to support the achievement of health goals.

 

D. Character Development

        1. Describe character traits and core ethical values such as trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, caring, justice, fairness, civic virtue, and citizenship

        2. Discuss how an individual’s character positively impacts individual and group goals and success.

 

E. Leadership, Advocacy, and Service

        1. Describe and demonstrate the characteristics of an effective leader.

        2. Acknowledge the contributions of group members and choose appropriate ways to motivate them and celebrate their accomplishments.

        3. Demonstrate respect for the opinions and abilities of group members.

        4. Develop and articulate group goals.

        5. Develop a position on a wellness issue.

        6. Discuss laws and regulations created to enhance wellness.

        7. Organize and participate in a school or community service activity and discuss how helping others impacts personal and community wellness.

 

F. Health Services and Careers

        1. Describe health and fitness services provided in the school and community.

        2. Describe and demonstrate how to seek help for a variety of health and fitness concerns.

        3. Discuss wellness and fitness careers.

 

 

Link to Standard 2.2 Grade K-2

 

Link to Standard 2.2 Grade 5-6

 

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