Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education

 

10.1.  Concepts of Health

10.1.3.  Grade 3

10.1.6.  Grade 6

10.1.9.  Grade 9

10.1.12.  Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to…

A.  Identify and describe the stages of growth and development

·       infancy

·       childhood

·       adolescence

·       adulthood

·       late adulthood

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.  Identify and know the location and function of the major body organs and systems.

·       circulatory

·       respiratory

·       muscular

·       skeletal

·       digestive

 

 

 

C.  Explain the role of the food guide pyramid in helping people eat a healthy diet.

·          food groups

·          number of servings

·          variety of food

·          nutrients

 

 

 

 

D.  Know age appropriate drug information.

·       definition of drugs

·       effects of drugs

·       proper use of medicine

·       healthy/unhealthy risk-taking (e.g. inhalant use, smoking)

·       skills to avoid drugs

 

 

 

 

E.  Identify types and causes of common health problems of children

·       infectious diseases (e.g., colds, flu, chickenpox)

·       noninfectious diseases (e.g., asthma, hay fever, allergies)

·       germs

·       pathogens

·       heredity

 

A.  Describe growth and development changes that occur between childhood and adolescence and identify factors that can influence these changes.

·            education

·            socioeconomic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.  Identify and describe the structure and function of the major body systems.

·       nervous

·       muscular

·       integumentary

·       urinary

·       endocrine

·       reproductive

·       immune

 

C.  Analyze nutritional concepts that impact health.

·       caloric content of foods

·       relationship of food intake and physical activity (energy output)

·       nutrient requirements

·       label reading

·       healthful food selection

 

 

D.  Explain factors that influence childhood and adolescent drug use.

·       peer influence

·       body image (e.g., steroids, enhancers)

·       social acceptance

·       stress

·       media influence

·       decision-making/refusal skills

·       rules, regulations and laws

·       consequences

 

E.  Identify health problems that can occur throughout life and describe ways to prevent them.

·       diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes, STD/HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease)

·       preventions (e.g., do not smoke, maintain proper weight, eat a balanced diet, practice sexual abstinence, be physically active)

 

 

A.  Analyze factors that impact growth and development between adolescence and adulthood.

· relationships (e.g., dating, friendships, peer pressure)

· interpersonal communication

· risk factors (e.g., physical inactivity, substance abuse, intentional/unintentional injuries, dietary patterns

· abstinence

· STD and HIV prevention

· community

 

B.  Analyze the interdependence existing among the body systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.  Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adolescents.

·       body image

·       advertising

·       dietary guidelines

·       eating disorders

·       peer influence

·       athletic goals

 

 

D.  Analyze prevention and intervention strategies in relation to adolescent and adult drug use.

·       decision-making/refusal skills

·       situation avoidance

·       goal setting

·       professional assistance (e.g., medical, counseling, support groups)

·       parent involvement

 

 

E.  Analyze how personal choice, disease and genetics can impact health maintenance and disease prevention.

 

A.  Evaluate factors that impact growth and development during adulthood and late adulthood.

·acute and chronic illness

·communicable and non-communicable disease

·health status

·relationships (e.g., marriage, divorce, loss)

·career choice

·aging process

·retirement

 

B.  Evaluate factors that impact the body systems and apply protective/preventive strategies.

·fitness level

·environment (e.g., pollutants, available health care)

·health status (e.g., physical, mental, social)

·nutrition

 

 

C.  Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adults.

·cost

·food preparation (e.g., time, skills)

·consumer skills (e.g., understanding food labels, evaluating fads)

·nutritional knowledge

·changes in nutritional requirements (e.g., age, physical activity level)

 

D.  Evaluate issues relating to the use/nonuse of drugs.

·psychology of addiction

·social impact (e.g., cost, relationships)

·chemical use and fetal development

·laws relating to alcohol, tobacco and chemical substances

·impact on the individual

·impact on the community

 

 

E.  Identify and analyze factors that influence the prevention and control of health problems.

·          research

·medical advances

·technology

·government policies/regulations

 

 

Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education

 

10.2.  Healthful Living

10.2.3.  Grade 3

10.2.6.  Grade 6

10.2.9.  Grade 9

10.2.12.  Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to…

A.  Identify personal hygiene practices and community helpers  that promote health and prevent the spread of disease.

 

 

B.  Identify health-related information.

·       signs and symbols

·       terminology

·       products and services

 

 

 

C.  Identify media sources that influence health and safety.

 

 

D.  Identify the steps in a decision-making process.

 

 

E.  Identify environmental factors that affect health.

·       pollution (e.g., air, water, noise, soil)

·       waste disposal

·       temperature extremes

·       insects/animals

 

A.  Explain the relationship between personal health practices and individual well-being.

·       immunizations

·       health examinations

 

B.  Explain the relationship between health related information and consumer choices

·       dietary guidelines/food selection

·       sun exposure guidelines/sunscreen selection

 

 

C.  Explain the media's effect on health and safety issues

 

 

D.  Describe and apply the steps of a decision-making process to health and safety issues.

 

 

E.  Analyze environmental factors that impact health.

·       indoor air quality (e.g., second-hand smoke, allergens)

·       chemicals, metals, gases (e.g., lead, radon, carbon monoxide)

·       radiation

·       natural disasters

 

A.  Identify and describe health care products and services that impact adolescent health practices.

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B.  Analyze the relationship between health-related information and adolescent consumer choices.

·       tobacco products

·       weight control products

 

 

C.  Analyze media health and safety messages and describe their impact on personal health and safety.

 

D.  Analyze and apply a decision-making process to adolescent health and safety issues.

 

 

E.  Explain the interrelationship between the environment and personal health.

·       ozone layer/skin cancer

·       availability of health care/individual health

·       air pollution/respiratory disease

·       breeding environments/lyme disease/west nile virus

 

A.  Evaluate health care products and services that impact adult health practices.

 

 

 

B.  Assess factors that impact adult health consumer choices.

·       access to health information

·       access to health care

·       cost

·       safety

 

C.  Compare and contrast the positive and negative effects of the media on adult personal health and safety.

 

D.  Examine and apply a decision-making process to the development of short and long-term health goals.

 

E.  Analyze the interrelationship between environmental factors and community health.

·       public health policies and laws/health promotion and disease prevention

·       individual choices/maintenance of environment

·       recreational opportunities/health status

 

 

Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education

 

10.3.  Safety and Injury Prevention

10.3.3.  Grade 3

10.3.6.  Grade 6

10.3.9.  Grade 9

10.3.12.  Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to…

A.  Recognize safe/unsafe practices in the home, school and community.

·       general (e.g., fire, electrical, animals)

·       modes of transporation (e.g., pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular)

·       outdoor (e.g., play, weather, water)

·       safe around people (e.g., safe/unsafe touch, abuse, stranger, bully)

 

 

 

B.  Recognize emergency situations and explain appropriate responses.

·       importance of remaining calm

·       how to call for help

·       simple assistance procedures

·       how to protect self

 

C.  Recognize conflict situations and identify strategies to avoid or resolve.

·       walk away

·       I-statements

·       refusal skills

·       adult intervention

 

 

D.  Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settings (e.g., proper equipment, knowledge of rules, sun safety, guidelines of safe play, warm-up cool-down)

 

A.  Explain and apply safe practices in the home, school and community.

·       emergencies (e.g., fire, natural disasters)

·       personal safety (e.g., home alone, latch key, harassment)

·       communication (e.g., telephone, Internet)

·       violence prevention (e.g., gangs, weapons)

 

B.  Know and apply appropriate emergency responses.

·       basic first aid

·       Heimlich maneuver

·       universal precautions

 

 

C.  Describe strategies to avoid or manage conflict and violence.

·       anger management

·       peer mediation

·       reflective listening

·       negotiation

 

D.  Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safety during physical activity.

 

A.  Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safe practices and injury prevention in the home, school and community.

·       modes of transportation (e.g., bicycle pedestrian, vehicular, passenger, farm vehicle, all-terrain vehicle)

·       violence prevention in school

·       self-protection in the home

·       self-protection in public places

 

 

B.  Describe and apply strategies for emergency and long-term management of injuries.

·       rescue breathing

·       water rescue

·       self-care

·       sport injuries

 

C.  Analyze and apply strategies to avoid or manage conflict and violence during adolescence.

·       effective negotiation

·       assertive behavior

 

 

D.  Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safety during organized group activities.

 

A.  Assess the personal and legal consequences of unsafe practices in the home school or community.

·       loss of personal freedom

·       personal injury

·       loss of income

·       impact on others

·       loss of motor vehicle operator's license

 

 

 

B.  Analyze and apply strategies for the management of injuries.

·       CPR

·       advanced first aid

 

 

 

C.  Analyze the impact of violence on the victim and surrounding community.

 

 

 

 

 

D.  Evaluate the benefits, risks and safety factors associated with self-selected life-long physical activities.

 

 

 

Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education

 

10.4.  Physical Activity

10.4.3.  Grade 3

10.4.6.  Grade 6

10.4.9.  Grade 9

10.4.12.  Grade 12

Pennsylvania’s public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the and skills needed to…

A.  Identify and engage in physical activities that promote physical fitness and health.

 

 

B.  Know the positive and negative effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities.

 

 

 

 

C.  Know and recognize changes in body responses during moderate to vigorous physical activity.

· heart rate

· breathing rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

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