High School Health Utah Standards

Explain the importance of an annual physical examination as well as breast and testicular self-examinations.

Identify adoption as an option for unintended pregnancy, and discuss the Newborn Safe Haven Law.

Identify means of prevention of early and/or unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., abstinence, disease prevention, contraception/condom use).

Analyze the responsibilities, joys, demands, and challenges of parenthood.

Describe how sexual abstinence before marriage and fidelity after marriage contribute to overall wellness (e.g., physical, mental, social, emotional).

Understand the importance of abstinence, the responsibilities related to sexual development, and the challenges associated with teen and/or unintended pregnancies.

Explain how laws relate to relationships and sexual behavior.

Evaluate messages about sexuality from society, including the media, and identify how those messages affect attitudes and behaviors.

Demonstrate refusal skills as they apply to situations involving pressure to be sexually active, and identify alternative strategies that support the decision to abstain from sexual behavior.

Identify skills for maintaining healthy relationships, and discuss unhealthy behaviors in dating and other personal relationships (e.g., violence, coercion, selfishness, manipulation, aggression, drug use).

Analyze how personal values impact dating behaviors

Establish guidelines that promote healthy and positive dating relationships.

Identify people, resources, and services that may help with personal or relationship issues.

Develop strategies for preventing sexual harassment.

Develop and use effective communication skills including being able to discuss questions on sexuality with parents and/or guardians.

Describe how personal relationships evolve over time, focusing on changes in friendships, family, dating relationships, and marriage.

Identify characteristics necessary for healthy relationships (e.g., communication, empathy, confidence, trust, mutual respect).

Describe the interrelationship of physical, mental, social, and emotional health.

Describe how the developing brain impacts choices and behaviors.

Describe fertilization, fetal development, the birth process, and personal choices that may affect the fetus (e.g., nutrition, the use of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs).

Explain genetic influences on growth and development.

Identify physical, mental, social, and emotional changes that occur from adolescence through late adulthood.

Review the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.

Describe the physical, mental, social, and emotional changes that occur throughout the life cycle.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of human development, social skills, and strategies that encourage healthy relationships and healthy growth throughout life.

Compare the cost of preventative measures with the treatment costs for communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Discuss economic, physical, mental, social, and emotional effects of non-communicable diseases.

Explain economic, physical, mental, social, and emotional effects of communicable diseases.

Analyze the impact of disease on self and society.

Recognize the importance of early detection, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.

Discuss the advantages of abstinence over other methods in preventing sexually transmitted diseases.

Recognize signs and symptoms of common sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis).

Identify the pathogens and modes of transmission of common sexually transmitted diseases. Terms of a sensitive nature will be defined to help explain modes of transmission.

Analyze the impact of sexually transmitted diseases including human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on self and others.

Discuss risk reduction and prevention methods for common non-communicable diseases including breast and testicular self exams.

Examine risk factors for common non-communicable diseases (e.g., environment, age, gender, family history, diet, body composition, risky behaviors).

Describe medical diagnoses and treatment for non-communicable diseases.

Identify short and long term effects of common non-communicable diseases (e.g., allergies, asthma, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes).

Analyze the effects of non-communicable diseases.

Apply methods of prevention and treatment for communicable diseases (e.g., personal hygiene, immunization, balanced diet, exercise, rest, natural body defenses, abstinence from high risk behaviors).

Describe symptoms of common communicable diseases.

Identify pathogens and how they are transmitted.

Explain the transmission and prevention of communicable diseases.

Students will understand and summarize concepts related to health promotion and the prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Analyze violence in the media and how it impacts behavior.

Explore personal and legal consequences for using technology inappropriately and discuss school and LEA policies.

Determine the short and long term dangers of sharing private information when using current technologies.

Discuss use and misuse of current technology (e.g., Internet, email, websites, instant messages, cell phones).

Examine the dangers of inappropriate use of current technology.

Practice skills for maintaining healthy relationships.

Examine methods to prevent and report violence at home, school, and in the community.

Describe abusive behaviors (e.g., threats, harassment, bullying, assault, domestic abuse).

Assess and respond appropriately to harassment and violent behaviors.

Evaluate personal responsibility to fellow citizens in critical emergency situations.

Demonstrate proficiency in basic first-aid, practice Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as outlined in national standards, and describe the purpose and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Describe how immediate response increases a victim's chance for survival.

Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.

Create personal safety and disaster plans for home, school, and community.

Explore how participation in healthy lifestyle activities includes safety considerations (e.g., safety equipment, including protective gear and seatbelts, exercise warm-up and cool-down, preparing for exercise in severe weather conditions).

Develop strategies to avoid unhealthy or potentially dangerous situations.

Identify personal behaviors that contribute to or detract from safety.

Students will demonstrate the ability to apply prevention and intervention knowledge, skills, and processes to promote safety in the home, school, and community.

Identify community resources available to support those impacted by substance abuse.

Examine practices that will help support a drug-free lifestyle.

Describe methods of professional intervention for those affected by addictions.

Access information for treatment of addictive behaviors.

Advocate for healthy alcohol, tobacco, and other drug policies in home and community.

Evaluate media and marketing tactics used to promote alcohol, tobacco, and other drug products.

Examine the impact of peer pressure on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse.

Discuss risk and protective factors associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse.

Analyze the risk and protective factors that influence the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Evaluate the impact that the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs has on families and communities.

Identify legal consequences for the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Recognize, respect, and communicate personal boundaries for self and others.

Describe the importance of guidelines for the safe use of medicine (e.g., over the counter drugs, prescription drugs, herbal supplements).

Explain short and long term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., brain development/function, the multiplier effect, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders).

Examine the consequences of drug use, misuse, and abuse.

Students will demonstrate health-promoting and risk-reducing behaviors to prevent substance abuse.

Analyze the influence of media on body image.

Examine the causes, symptoms, and the short and long-term consequences of eating disorders.

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various body-weight indicators (e.g., Body Mass Index [B.M.I.], waist circumference, body fat percentage calculators).

Explore the short and long term effects of poor nutrition and inactivity (e.g., obesity, chronic diseases).

Explain how caloric intake and energy expenditure affect body weight.

Recognize the importance of a healthy body image and develop appropriate weight management behaviors.

Create individual fitness goals.

Identify and investigate available fitness resources.

Develop strategies for maintaining life-long fitness and avoiding the consequences of inactivity.

Describe the elements of physical fitness (e.g., muscular strength and endurance, cardio vascular endurance, flexibility, body composition).

Analyze how physical activity benefits overall health.

Identify and investigate community nutritional resources.

Analyze and employ healthy food choices (e.g., reading food labels, calculating calorie intake).

Evaluate how the United States Department of Agriculture's Seven Guidelines and the most current Food Pyramid can enhance proper nutritional choice.

Describe the primary nutrients and their functions.

Describe the components and benefits of proper nutrition.

Students will use nutrition and fitness information, skills, and strategies to enhance health.

Apply interpersonal communication skills (e.g., assertiveness, refusal skills, negotiation, conflict management).

Determine healthy ways to accept, manage, and adapt to changes in relationships (e.g., coping with loss and grief).

Explore methods of managing inappropriate or harmful comments and advances from others (e.g., bullying, cyber-bullying, peer pressure, sexual harassment).

Develop and practice effective communication skills.

Review components of healthy relationships.

Create and maintain healthy relationships.

Investigate school and community mental health resources.

Describe ways to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness.

Explain the effects of mental disorders on individuals and society.

Review types of mental disorders.

Examine mental illness.

Discuss strategies for suicide prevention.

Apply stress management techniques.

Analyze how societal norms, cultural differences, personal beliefs, and media impact choices, behavior, and relationships.

Explore the risk and protective factors of mental and emotional health.

Identify positive ways to express emotions.

Identify strategies that enhance mental and emotional health.

Create personal goal-setting strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Use decision making skills to solve problems.

Determine how adolescent brain development affects self-concept and social interactions.

Analyze the influence of personal values on individual health practices.

Recognize how personal self-concept relates to interactions with others.

Develop strategies for a healthy self-concept.

Students will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and strategies related to mental and emotional health to enhance self-concept and relationships with others.

Health Education II