High School Health Tennessee Standards

list the benefits of a lifestyle free from chemical misuse.

explain the effects of chemical substances on total wellness.

identify strategies to avoid misuse of chemical substances.

identify school and community resources for treatment and intervention (e.g., DARE, school counselor, teacher, local health department, hotlines, Alcoholics Anonymous).

recognize that combining chemical substances can have serious consequences (e.g., death, injury, sensory impairments).

identify the effects of substance misuse and abuse on society (e.g., school, crime, disease, pregnancy, STI, job, personal relationships, physical enhancement, athletic performance).

describe the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco and other chemical substances.

The student will differentiate appropriate and inappropriate use of chemical substances.

Substance Use and Abuse

examine the lifelong responsibilities and requirements of parenthood.

discuss the consequences associated with teen pregnancy (e.g., physical, mental, emotional, social, economical).

discuss the alternatives of an unplanned pregnancy (e.g., adoption, single parenting, marriage, abortion).

identify short-term and long-term effects of sexual harassment and date rape.

compare various contraceptive methods.

identify the potential outcomes of engaging in sexual behaviors (e.g., pregnancy, STIs including HIV/AIDS, emotional).,

identify and practice skills needed to resist persuasive tactics regarding sexual activity.

recognize abstinence from all sexual activity as a positive choice.

Recognize the skills necessary for maintaining reproductive health (e.g., self-examinations, annual doctor visits, prenatal care).

explain human reproduction (i.e., male and female reproductive systems, pregnancy).

describe gender differences, expectations and biases often encountered in today's society and compare them to the past.

examine the influence of families, cultural traditions and economic factors on human development (e.g., personality, values, sexuality, self-esteem).

define the aspects of positive relationships (e.g., family, dating, friendship, professional, community).

The student will examine human sexuality (e.g., biology, behavior, responsibilities, attitudes) and recognize the influence of society and family values on decision making.

Sexuality and Family Life

explain and demonstrate the steps used in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), rescue breathing and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

identify and demonstrate the steps for aiding a choking victim.

describe and demonstrate proper first aid techniques for common injuries.

identify and demonstrate the skills necessary in responding to medical emergencies.

explain how individual attitudes and behaviors affect personal safety and the safety of others. <ol type="a"><li>identify potential hazards associated with technology (e.g., internet, cell phones, digital cameras, video games).</li><li>analyze and apply strategies to avoid or manage conflict associated with school violence and bullying (e.g., harassment, name calling, teasing, exploitation, physical contact).</li><li>recognize and apply personal safety guidelines regarding modes of transportation (e.g., automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, all-terrain vehicles, marine vehicles, skateboards, utility vehicles).</li><li>identify dangers associated with participating in high-risk behaviors (e.g., misuse of firearms, not using safety equipment including seatbelts, impaired driving).</li></ol>

identify hazardous and life-threatening situations and the consequences of each.

The student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, respond and apply appropriate procedures to accidental and life-threatening situations.

Safety and First-Aid

identify resources and facilities in the community that promote physical fitness and wellness.

discuss the social, emotional, physical and mental benefits associated with participation in physical fitness activities.

distinguish between facts and fallacies as related to fitness products, services and marketing.

list the health problems associated with inadequate levels of health-related fitness.

analyze and engage in physical activities that are developmentally appropriate and support achievement of personal fitness and activity goals. <ol type="a"><li>assess individual health-related fitness levels by measuring flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition using appropriate methods.</li><li>design a personal fitness plan and set goals based on the health-related fitness assessment results that will lead to, or maintain, a satisfactory fitness level.</li><li>select aerobic and anaerobic activities needed for successful participation in lifetime activities (e.g., aerobic walking, circuit training, cycling, dance aerobics, racquet activities, rhythmic movement, rock climbing, rope jumping, rowing, running, skating, snow skiing, step aerobics, strength training, swimming, water aerobics).</li><li>demonstrate improvement in the health-related fitness components.</li></ol>

apply proper safety practices when participating in physical activity.

describe and apply principles related to physical activity. <ol type="a"><li>describe and demonstrate proper warm-up and cool-down procedures when participating in physical activity.</li><li>define the training principles of overload, progression, and specificity.</li><li>describe the F.I.T.T. (frequency, intensity, time and type) principle.</li><li>calculate resting, target and maximum heart rate as it relates to personal fitness planning.</li></ol>

identify the anatomy and the functions of the muscular, skeletal and cardiovascular systems.

identify and define concepts of physical fitness <ol type="a"><li>identify and describe the health-related components of physical fitness (i.e., cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition).</li><li>identify and describe the skill-related components of physical fitness (i.e., balance, reaction time, speed, power, agility, coordination).</li></ol>

The student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of personal fitness.

Personal Fitness

examine the relationship between diet and disease (e.g., obesity, hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels).

identify factors that influence food choices (e.g., culture, family/friends, advertising, time and money, emotions, taste, spiritual beliefs).

describe food safety including food storage, cooking and sanitation.

identify "fad diets" and their impact on total wellness.

interpret information provided on food labels.

assess personal daily dietary practices to each of the categories to the current USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

discuss eating disorders and their effects on the total wellness of the individual.

identify the relationship between healthy eating and total wellness.

compare and contrast dietary guidelines (e.g., USDA, Mayo, Harvard).

evaluate personal nutritional and energy needs.

identify the six classes of nutrients and describe their functions.

The student will assess the effects of nutritional choices and incorporate strategies that contribute to an improved quality of life.

Nutrition

identify community resources providing information for mental health and suicide prevention.

examine characteristics of mental disorders.<ol type="a"><li>anxiety disorders (e.g., phobias, obsessive-compulsive, panic, post-traumatic stress disorders).</li><li>affective disorders (e.g., clinical depression, bipolar disorder).</li><li>personality disorders (e.g., anti-social personality disorder, passive-aggressive personality disorder, schizophrenia).</li><li>eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa)</li></ol>

recognize the signs of potential suicide.

identify positive ways of resolving interpersonal conflict.

describe stages of the grief process.

identify and practice coping, negotiation, delaying and refusal skills.

recognize stressors and formulate personal stress management techniques.

list the factors that affect personality development.

explain how to develop and maintain a positive self-concept and high self-esteem.

identify various emotions and their effects on the mind and body.

describe characteristics of mental, emotional and social health.

identify and describe Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

The student will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions regarding their mental, emotional and social well-being.

Mental, Emotional and Social Health

identify the physician as a community resource and discuss ways to locate a physician. (e.g., local health departments, insurance provider lists, hospitals, clinics)

recognize the need for annual physical exams.

identify appropriate community agencies providing resources for disease treatment, information and support (e.g., local health department, American Red Cross, American Lung Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, local Crisis Pregnancy Center).

explain causes, signs and symptoms, treatments and prevention of non-communicable diseases (e.g., obesity, Type I and Type II diabetes, asthma, heart disease).

explain causes, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, treatments and prevention of Communicable diseases (e.g., STIs, HIV/AIDS, mononucleosis).

describe different types of pathogens and how they affect health.

determine heredity, environmental and lifestyle factors which place the student at risk for disease.

differentiate communicable and non-communicable diseases.

The student will identify the causes, signs and symptoms, treatments and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases related to total wellness and health maintenance.

Disease Prevention and Control