Health Promotion and disease Prevention- Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention as related to: (a) community health; (b) environmental health, (c) mental and emotional health, (d) nutrition, e) prevention and control of disease, (f) consumer health, (g) family life and sexuality, (h) injury prevention and safety, (i) personal health, (j) substance use, misuse, abuse and addiction.
Benchmark 1
Students will have an understanding of the human body systems, including human sexuality.
Benchmark 2
Students will be aware of and distinguish between infections and non-infectious diseases, including AIDS and other STDs.
Benchmark 3
Students will become aware of various risk behaviors that increase the potential for health problems that can affect them into adulthood.
Benchmark 4
Students will become aware of the role that peer pressure, family and community play to influence their lifestyle choices and wellness decisions.
Benchmark 5
Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family and community health.
Health Information, Products and Information- Students demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health promoting products and services.
Benchmark 1
Students demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health promoting products and services.
Benchmark 2
Students demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks; learning general first aide, CPR and Heimlich maneuver.
Benchmark 3
Students analyze the influence of culture, media, technology and other factors on health.
Benchmark 4
Students demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
Benchmark 5
Students demonstrate the ability to use goal setting and decision-making skills to enhance health.
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