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

 

By the end of Grade 2, students will:

 

A. Communication

        1. Identify sources of health information.

        2. Express ideas and opinions about wellness issues.

        3. Explain when and how to use refusal skills in health and safety situations.

        4. Demonstrate effective communication and listening skills.

 

B. Decision Making

        1. Explain the steps to making an effective health decision.

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

 

C. Planning and Goal Setting

        1. Develop a wellness goal and explain why setting a goal is important.

 

D. Character Development

        1. Explain that a person’s character and values are reflected in the way the person thinks, feels, and acts.

 

E. Leadership, Advocacy, and Service

        1. Act as a leader and a follower.

        2. Identify factors that lead to group success and help solve group problems.

        3. Motivate group members to work together and provide constructive feedback.

        4. Demonstrate respect for varying ideas and opinions.

        5. Participate in a class or school service activity and explain how volunteering enhances self-esteem.

 

F. Health Services and Careers

        1. Discuss how community helpers and healthcare workers contribute to personal and community wellness.

        2. Explain when and how to seek help when feeling ill, scared, sad, lonely, or bullied.

 

 

Link to Standard 2.2 Grade 3-4

 

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