Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

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    Examine and apply health concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.

    1. A.

      Analyze the impact of determinants of health.

      1. 1:4:A1.

        Analyze how genetics and family history can affect personal health.1:4:A1

      2. 1:4:A2.

        Examine the interrelationships of various dimensions of health (e.g., emotional, mental, physical, social, environmental, and occupational).1:4:A2

      3. 1:4:A3.

        Analyze the impact of unhealthy behavior on various dimensions of health (e.g., emotional, mental, physical, social, environmental, and occupational).1:4:A3

      4. 1:4:A4.

        Predict how personal behaviors and access to appropriate health care can affect health.1:4:A4

      5. 1:4:A5.

        Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated.1:4:A5

    2. B.

      Explore factors that impact health status.

      1. 1:4:B1.

        Investigate the relationship between access to health care and health status.1:4:B1

      2. 1:4:B2.

        Compare the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of health behaviors. These may include but are not limited to: refraining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; physical activity; healthy eating; social behaviors to prevent or reduce violence; safety and related behaviors.1:4:B2

      3. 1:4:B3.

        Examine susceptibility to and severity of injury and illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.1:4:B3

Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

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    Evaluate how influences impact health behaviors.

    1. A.

      Analyze the impact of external and internal influences on the health behavior of individuals and populations.

      1. 2:4:A1.

        Analyze how external influences, individually and in combination with others, can influence individuals' health behaviors and that of certain populations.2:4:A1

      2. 2:4:A2.

        Analyze how internal influences, including perception of social norms among peers, can influence individuals' health behaviors and that of certain populations.2:4:A2

      3. 2:4:A3.

        Examine how social policies can influence health behaviors.2:4:A3

      4. 2:4:A4.

        Estimate the impact of internal and external influences on one's own personal health behavior.2:4:A4

      5. 2:4:A5.

        Predict how various external and internal influences will interact and impact the health behavior of populations.2:4:A5

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.

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    Examine strategies to access valid and reliable sources of health information.

    1. A.

      Continue to apply criteria for choosing accurate sources of information.

      1. 3:4:A1.

        Determine the availability of information, products, and services that enhance health.3:4:A1

      2. 3:4:A2.

        Access health information, products, and services that improve health outcomes.3:4:A2

      3. 3:4:A3.

        Determine when professional health services may be needed and how to access them.3:4:A3

    2. B.

      Analyze sources of information for validity and reliability.

      1. 3:4:B1.

        Evaluate the validity of sources of health information using key criteria.3:4:B1

Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Analyze various communication skills that enhance health and avoid health risks.

    1. A.

      Continue to analyze communication skills in various health-related settings.

      1. 4:4:A1.

        Analyze communication strategies for effective interaction among family, peers, and others to enhance health.4:4:A1

      2. 4:4:A2.

        Reflect on the impact of communication on enhancing health.4:4:A2

      3. 4:4:A3.

        Demonstrate how to ask for and offer assistance to enhance the health of self and others.4:4:A3

    2. B.

      Demonstrate communication skills in health-related situations.

      1. 4:4:B1.

        Demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.4:4:B1

      2. 4:4:B2.

        Demonstrate strategies to prevent interpersonal conflicts.4:4:B2

      3. 4:4:B3.

        Demonstrate ways, such as restorative justice practices, to manage or resolve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others.4:4:B3

Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

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    Examine the use of a decision-making process in various health-related situations.

    1. A.

      Evaluate the impact of a decision-making process on health-related situations.

      1. 5:4:A1.

        Identify situations in which using a thoughtful decision-making process would be health-enhancing.5:4:A1

      2. 5:4:A2.

        Justify when individual or collaborative decision making is appropriate.5:4:A2

    2. B.

      Apply effective decision-making skills to enhance health.

      1. 5:4:B1.

        Demonstrate effective decision-making processes related to various complex and relevant health-related situations. These may include but are not limited to: decisions about personal behaviors, decisions related to social behaviors, and use of the health care system.5:4:B1

      2. 5:4:B2.

        Generate alternatives for health-related issues or problems.5:4:B2

      3. 5:4:B3.

        Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision making.5:4:B3

      4. 5:4:B4.

        Predict the potential short-term and long-term impacts of each alternative on self and others.5:4:B4

      5. 5:4:B5.

        Defend the healthy choice when making decisions.5:4:B5

      6. 5:4:B6.

        Evaluate the effectiveness of a health-related decision.5:4:B6

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

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    Apply goal-setting skills.

    1. A.

      Analyze issues that impact setting a goal.

      1. 6:4:A1.

        Assess personal health practices and their impact on overall health status.6:4:A1

      2. 6:4:A2.

        Evaluate potential barriers or setbacks that may impede one's ability to reach his/her health goal.6:4:A2

      3. 6:4:A3.

        Identify strategies that might be utilized to overcome barriers or setbacks.6:4:A3

    2. B.

      Apply goal-setting skills to various health-related situations.

      1. 6:4:B1.

        Formulate an effective long-term personal health goal.6:4:B1

      2. 6:4:B2.

        Develop a plan to reach a personal health goal that addresses strengths, needs, and risks.6:4:B2

      3. 6:4:B3.

        Implement a plan and monitor progress in achieving a personal health goal.6:4:B3

Students will demonstrate the ability to use health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

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    Demonstrate age-appropriate, health-enhancing behaviors to reduce health risks.

    1. A.

      Examine health-enhancing behaviors.

      1. 7:4:A1.

        Determine behaviors that will protect and promote health in high risk situations. These may include but are not limited to: refraining from risky sexual behaviors; refraining from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; engaging in various forms of physical activity appropriate to current and future life stages; making complex food choices in various food environments to support healthy eating; applying social behaviors to prevent or reduce violence in settings relevant to one's culture; practicing safety-related behaviors in high risk situations; and appropriately accessing health care services for routine preventive care and for illnesses and injuries.7:4:A1

      2. 7:4:A2.

        Analyze the roles of individual responsibility and the health care system in enhancing health.7:4:A2

    2. B.

      Demonstrate a variety of health-enhancing behaviors.

      1. 7:4:B1.

        Demonstrate a variety of health practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others. These include, but are not limited to: personal behaviors such as regular and health-enhancing physical activity, healthy eating, and accessing appropriate preventive health care services.7:4:B1

      2. 7:4:B2.

        Demonstrate a variety of behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks to self and others. These include, but are not limited to: various complex safety-related behaviors, appropriately accessing mental and physical health care services, and carefully following medical advice and instructions.7:4:B2

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

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    Apply skills to advocate for a health issue.

    1. A.

      Develop strategies to advocate for a health issue.

      1. 8:4:A1.

        Apply societal norms to formulate a health-enhancing message.8:4:A1

      2. 8:4:A2.

        Adapt health-enhancing messages and persuasive communication techniques to a specific target audience.8:4:A2

      3. 8:4:A3.

        Apply accurate information to support a health-enhancing message.8:4:A3

      4. 8:4:A4.

        Develop strategies to overcome barriers or resistance to desired health action or behavior.8:4:A4

    2. B.

      Implement an advocacy plan pertaining to a health issue.

      1. 8:4:B1.

        Develop a plan to advocate for a personal, family, or community health issue.8:4:B1

      2. 8:4:B2.

        Implement an advocacy plan for a health issue.8:4:B2

      3. 8:4:B3.

        Demonstrate conviction in encouraging others to make positive health choices.8:4:B3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2011
Where can I read the official document?
Wisconsin Standards for Health Education