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K–12 Standards

Skills for a Healthy Life (2006): Grades K-12

Other Alaska Physical Education and Health sets

A student should be able to acquire a core knowledge related to well-being.

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    A student who meets the content standard should:

    1. 1)

      understand that a person's well-being is the integration of health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors;

    2. 2)

      understand how the human body is affected by behaviors related to eating habits, physical fitness, personal hygiene, harmful substances, safety, and environmental conditions;

    3. 3)

      understand and identify the causes, preventions, and treatments for diseases, disorders, injuries, and addictions;

    4. 4)

      recognize patterns of abuse directed at self or others and understand how to break these patterns;

    5. 5)

      use knowledge and skills to promote the well-being of the family;

    6. 6)

      use knowledge and skills related to physical fitness, consumer health, independent living, and career choices to contribute to well-being;

    7. 7)

      understand the physical and behavioral characteristics of human sexual development and maturity; and

    8. 8)

      understand the ongoing life changes throughout the life span and healthful responses to these changes.

A student should be able to demonstrate responsibility for the student's well-being.

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    A student who meets the content standard should:

    1. 1)

      demonstrate an ability to make responsible decisions by discriminating among risks and by identifying consequences;

    2. 2)

      demonstrate a variety of communication skills that contribute to well-being;

    3. 3)

      assess the effects of culture, heritage, and traditions on personal well-being;

    4. 4)

      develop an awareness of how personal life roles are affected by and contribute to the well-being of families, communities, and cultures;

    5. 5)

      evaluate what is viewed, read, and heard for its effect on personal well-being; and

    6. 6)

      understand how personal relationships, including those with family, friends, and co-workers, impact personal well-being.

A student should understand how well-being is affected by relationships with others.

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    A student who meets the content standard should:

    1. 1)

      resolve conflicts responsibly;

    2. 2)

      communicate effectively within relationships;

    3. 3)

      evaluate how similarities and differences among individuals contribute to relationships;

    4. 4)

      understand how respect for the rights of self and others contributes to relationships;

    5. 5)

      understand how attitude and behavior affect the well-being of self and others; and

    6. 6)

      assess the effects of culture, heritage, and traditions on well-being.

A student should be able to contribute to the well-being of families and communities.

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    A student who meets the content standard should:

    1. 1)

      make responsible decisions as a member of a family or community;

    2. 2)

      take responsible actions to create safe and healthy environments;

    3. 3)

      describe how public policy affects the well-being of families and communities;

    4. 4)

      identify and evaluate the roles and influences of public and private organizations that contribute to the well-being of communities;

    5. 5)

      describe how volunteer service at all ages can enhance community well-being; and

    6. 6)

      use various methods of communication to promote community well-being.

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Alaska Content Standards: Skills For A Healthy Life

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