SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. understand that a person's well-being is the integration of health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors;
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. understand and identify the causes, preventions, and treatments for diseases, disorders, injuries, and addictions;
4. recognize patterns of abuse directed at self or others and understand how to break these patterns;
5. use knowledge and skills to promote the well-being of the family;
6. use knowledge and skills related to physical fitness, consumer health, independent living, and career choices to contribute to well-being;
7. understand the physical and behavioral characteristics of human sexual development and maturity; and
8. understand the ongoing life changes throughout the life span and healthful responses to these changes.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. demonstrate an ability to make responsible decisions by discriminating among risks and by identifying consequences;
2. demonstrate a variety of communication skills that contribute to well-being;
3. assess the effects of culture, heritage, and traditions on personal well-being;
4. develop an awareness of how personal life roles are affected by and contribute to the well-being of families, communities, and cultures;
5. evaluate what is viewed, read, and heard for its effect on personal well-being; and
6. understand how personal relationships, including those with family, friends, and co-workers, impact personal well-being.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. resolve conflicts responsibly;
2. communicate effectively within relationships;
3. evaluate how similarities and differences among individuals contribute to relationships;
4. understand how respect for the rights of self and others contributes to relationships;
5. understand how attitude and behavior affect the well-being of self and others; and
6. assess the effects of culture, heritage, and traditions on well-being.

A student who meets the content standard should:

1. make responsible decisions as a member of a family or community;
2. take responsible actions to create safe and healthy environments;
3. describe how public policy affects the well-being of families and communities;
4. identify and evaluate the roles and influences of public and private organizations that contribute to the well-being of communities;
5. describe how volunteer service at all ages can enhance community well-being; and
6. use various methods of communication to promote community well-being.