Standard/Goal Three

STANDARD/GOAL THREE:

Students will understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors which reduce health risks.

INDICATOR 1: Students will evaluate health-enhancing behaviors which promote wellness.

9-12 BENCHMARKS:

  1. analyze the short and long term consequences of risky and harmful behaviors.
  2. evaluate how social pressures can influence participation in risk taking behaviors.
  3. evaluate personal practices which promote life-long health and well being.

Sample Grade Level Objectives/Activities:

Ninth-Twelfth Grades
  1. evaluate the mental, emotional, and physical effects of risky behavior on health, e.g., drug use, sexual activity.
  2. evaluate examples of social pressure which result in risky behaviors, e.g., drinking and driving, fad diets.
  3. analyze various techniques which promote life-long wellness, e.g., time management, fitness.
  4. investigate prevention strategies which improve or maintain quality of life, e.g., regular medical check-ups, assertiveness training.
  5. analyze the cost effectiveness of maintaining good health.
  6. analyze the results of the South Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).
  7. evaluate personal practices that prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases, e.g., washing hands, staying home when sick, abstinence, STD prevention.

STANDARD/GOAL THREE:

Students will understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors which reduce health risks.

INDICATOR 2: Students will evaluate strategies for achieving and maintaining personal goals.

9-12 BENCHMARKS:

  1. evaluate personal health and well being on a routine basis.
  2. originate a personal health plan for achieving and maintaining optimum health.
  3. assess personal health goals and adjust behaviors/practices appropriately.

Sample Grade Level Objectives/Activities:

Ninth-Twelfth Grades
  1. maintain a personal health inventory to achieve short and long term goals.
  2. evaluate and implement various improvement strategies which promote or maintain personal health.
  3. determine and implement life-style adjustments necessary to maintain personal health, e.g., adequate rest, proper eating habits.
  4. evaluate the relationship between regular physical activity and weight management.

STANDARD/GOALTHREE:

Students will understand the benefits of practicing health-enhancing behaviors which reduce health risks.

INDICATOR 3: Students will evaluate the role of personal responsibility in health-related decisions.

9-12 BENCHMARKS:

  1. analyze how personal choices can impact long range health.
  2. model personal responsibility in health-related choices/decisions.
  3. exemplify a positive and healthy lifestyle.

Sample Grade Level Objectives/Activities:

Ninth-Twelfth Grades
  1. evaluate one’s own values and standards for personal health behavior.
  2. evaluate the long term benefits and risks of personal health choices/decisions.
  3. demonstrate the ability to monitor progress toward achieving a healthy lifestyle, e.g., behavior change contract, behavior journal.
  4. develop a presentation describing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, e.g., High School students assist in presenting DARE program, Improv, peer education.