Appendix 2
National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence
HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARD 5 - Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Rationale
Decision-making skills are needed in order to Identify, implement, and sustain health-enhancing behaviors. This standard includes the essential steps that are needed to make healthy decisions as prescribed in the performance indicators. When applied to health issues, the decision-making process enables individuals to collaborate with
others to improve quality of life.
Performance Indicators
5.5.1 Identify healthy related situations that might require thoughtful decision.
5.5.2 Analyze when assistance is needed when making a health-related decision.
5.5.3 List healthy options to health related issues or problems.
5.5.4 Predict the potential outcomes of each option when making a health related decision.
5.5.5 Choose a healthy option when making a decision.
5.5.6 Describe the outcomes of a health related decision.
HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARD 6 - Students will Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Rationale
Goal-setting skills are essential to help students Identify, adopt, and maintain healthy behaviors. This standard includes the critical steps needed to achieve both short-term and long-term health goals. These skills make it possible for individuals to have aspirations and plans for the future.
Performance Indicators
6.5.2 Identify resources to assist in achieving a personal health goal.
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