Cite evidence of how public health policies and government regulations can influence health promotion and disease prevention.
Describe the pros and cons of the use of technology as it affects personal, family, and community health.
Examples: positive and negative influences on self-esteem, addiction to technology, personal interactions and relationships
Analyze how the perceptions of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
Examples: addressing topics such as wearing safety equipment, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, suicide, cyber-bullying, weight management, potentially dangerous social media trends
Critique the influence of personal values and beliefs on individual health practices and behaviors.
Analyze how some health risk behaviors can influence the likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Examples: assessing the effects of driving under the influence, drinking alcohol which can lead to poor choices such as sexual behavior, poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle
Evaluate the accessibility and validity of health information, products, and services.
Example: determining the credibility of resources both online and offline
Analyze valid resources from home, school, and community that provide health information.
Examples: websites, phone apps, media ads; rape, crisis, and suicide centers
Explain laws relating to child pornography, age of consent, and sexual exploitation.
Examples: information concerning the laws prohibiting sexual abuse; the need to report sexual abuse and legal options available to victims; laws relating to sexting and child pornography
Explain current laws related to underage drinking, distracted driving, and driving under the influence.
Identify the necessity to seek help for mental and emotional health problems.
Examples: mood disorders, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation
Locate information on how to cope with and rebuff unwanted physical and verbal exploitation by other persons.
Describe skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health.
Examples: active listening, friendliness, confidence, positive feedback, empathy, respect, understanding nonverbal cues, responsiveness
Demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Develop strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others.
Identify warning signs of unhealthy relationships.
Differentiate between negative and positive behaviors used in conflict situations.
Demonstrate how to ask for and offer assistance to enhance the health of self and others.
Examples: accessing crisis hotlines for suicide, sexual and physical abuse, and human trafficking; community resource materials
Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision-making.
Examples: peer pressure, cultural pressures, socio-economic status
Develop a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.
Predict the potential short-term and long-term impact of various alternatives on self and others.
Identify warning signs of suicide in self and others and discuss effective coping skills.
Demonstrate refusal skills and explain when to use them in high risk situations.
Examples: Saying no to sex, alcohol, and other drugs
Justify the appropriateness of individual vs. collaborative decision-making in various situations.
Example: explaining when input from a health professional, counselor, or trusted adult would be helpful
Analyze the benefits of practicing sexual abstinence.
Identify the types, symptoms, and risks of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Assess the consequences of teen pregnancy.
Recommend personal strategies to avoid violence or criminal activities.
Assess personal health status and health practices to establish a baseline for setting health and fitness goals.
Examples: blood pressure, resting heart rate, BMI, vaccination status
Set long-term goals for achieving optimal health and implement short-term steps to reach the goals.
Examples: assess current health and fitness status, develop plans based on assessment results, implement and monitor plans
Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.
Describe healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Examples: effective communication skills and safety techniques, reading and understanding medicine labels, immunizations, wellness checkups and compliance
Identify negative behaviors that increase health risks to self and others.
Examples: distracted driving, drinking and driving, illegal drug use, vaping, smoking, unprotected sex, behaviors resulting in intentional or unintentional injuries, poor eating habits, physical inactivity
Compare and contrast the responsibilities of both parents in teen parenting.
Examples: shared responsibilities; social, financial and educational challenges
Utilize accurate peer and societal norms to formulate a health enhancing message.
Example: using data on local health issues to develop a positive message concerning a topic
Formulate and implement a list of innovative ways to influence and support others in making positive health choices.
Examples: wearing colors for awareness, speaking to a group or individuals, making good nutritional choices
