High School Health New Hampshire Standards

ways to accept social responsibility for the use of natural resources

effects of the environment on the food chain

global influences on health

the interrelationship of the health of a community and the global environment

that individual behavior affects the environment and the community, e.g., recycling

community health problems related to the environment

how to identify occupational health hazards

Environmental Health and Resource Conservation

the effects of changing demographics on community services

disaster preparedness plans

threats to community health, e.g., tobacco advertising, availability of alcohol and other drugs, unsafe bicycle paths

how to advocate for health services in the community

community health careers

how to participate in public service activities

how to access environment, school and community health services

Community Health Services

Community and Environmental Health

techniques for comparing health care insurance options

options for health care and services for others

options for health care and services for self

similarities and differences among a variety of health care products and services

how to identify effective acne products

Selecting and Using Health Care Products and Services

effective disease management routines, e.g., diabetes, asthma, allergies

prevention strategies associated with primary health care, e.g., BSE, testicular self-exam, Pap smear

role of genetics in the family history of disease

risks of antibiotic resistant strains

importance of immunizations

Preventing Disease and Infection

strategies for effective eye and hearing protection

strategies for effective teeth protection during sports and recreation

importance of regular dental check-ups and cleaning

effective brushing and flossing techniques

Personal Health Care

Personal and Consumer Health

medication and other treatments for mental illness

symptoms of eating disorders

behaviors and symptoms of depression and other mental illness, e.g., obsessive-compulsive disorder, impulse-control disorders

interaction of alcohol and other drug use with mental illness

Mental Health Problems

coping strategies to reduce stress, including exercise

types of stressors, e.g., death, ending relationships, changing schools, rejection

ways to avoid stress

Stress Management

how to advocate for fairness

how to advocate for healthy social environment

how to advocate for needs and rights of others

techniques for negotiation and compromise

ways to show respect for diversity, e.g., mental and physical disabilities, culture, race/ethnicity

skills for effective listening, e.g., reflective listening

skills for effective speaking, e.g., I-statements, eye contact, assertiveness

how to build and maintain relationships, including appropriate ways to end relationships

appropriate ways to end relationships

how to resist peer pressure

characteristics of nonverbal communication

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication

strategies to prepare for adulthood

how the developmental process affects emotions and behaviors

strategies for managing and reducing anger and conflict

positive ways to handle emotions, e.g., mood swings, loneliness, hurt feelings, sadness

strategies for expressing needs, wants and feelings appropriately

ways to deal with frustration

Emotional Health

how to develop and demonstrate a sense of empowerment

how to develop and demonstrate a sense of belonging

how to develop and demonstrate a positive body image

characteristics of positive role models

personal assets and strengths

Positive Self-Image

Mental Health

resources for getting help

skills needed for quitting

barriers to quitting

Cessation

effects of tobacco use on the fetus

harmful substances in tobacco

short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use

risks of different types of tobacco products

addictive effects of nicotine

Short-Term and Long-Term Risks of Tobacco Use

financial benefits

social benefits

long-term and short-term health benefits

Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

alternatives to tobacco use

most people don't use tobacco

techniques to communicate personal attitudes about tobacco use

how to advocate for a tobacco-free environment

strategies to resist pressure to use

how to make a personal commitment not to use

Choosing to Be Tobacco Free

legal factors

media influences

how to identify role models

advertising strategies

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Influences on Tobacco Use

Tobacco

effective prevention strategies

valid sources to get help

importance of consistent use of contraceptives

relative effectiveness of contraceptive methods

abstinence is most effective method

Pregnancy Prevention

that HIV and other STDs can be asymptomatic

resources for counseling and testing

valid sources of information and help

treatment options

relative risks of specific behaviors

common routes of transmission of HIV and other STDs

common signs and symptoms of HIV and other STDs

effective prevention strategies — abstinence is the most effective

risks of HIV and other STDs

HIV and Other STD Prevention

how to make a personal commitment to avoid pregnancy, HIV and other STDs

situations that may lead to sex

risks of multiple partners

influences on sexual behavior, e.g., family, peers, religion, media, culture, internal

risks of unintended pregnancy and disease with unprotected sex

effects of alcohol and other drug use on sexual behavior

strategies for dealing with pressures to cross sexual limits

importance of respecting sexual limits of others

benefits of setting sexual limits, e.g., staying in school, reputation, achieving future goals

strategies for refusing unwanted or unprotected sex

most students are not engaging in sexual intercourse

how to make a personal commitment to abstain from sexual intercourse

Sexual Behavior

influences of violence, e.g., date rape and other abuse

diversity of relationships, e.g., family, friends, dating, marriage

ways to communicate respect for self and others

Families and Relationships

Family Life and Sexuality

how to evaluate safety in facilities and physical activity environments

strategies to identify facilities and environments for physical activity

techniques for funding school, community and workplace physical activity programs

Advocating for Physical Activity

how to validate fitness claims

how to select products, services, and facilities related to physical activity

Products and Services for Physical Activity

how to evaluate claims of performance-enhancing drugs and nutritional supplements

effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs on performance

Effects of Drugs on Fitness

how to inspect equipment/supplies and report hazards

the importance of sports and exercise rules in preventing injury

benefits of using protective equipment, proper warm-up and cool down

techniques to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens

Prevention of Sports and Exercise Injuries

availability of facilities and equipment

environmental influences

media influences

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Influences on Physical Activity

relationship between healthful physical activity and body composition

the importance of healthful eating and physical activity

personal physical activity levels

components of health-related fitness

physiological responses to physical activity (energy expenditure, heart rate, respiratory rate, resting heart rate)

types of exercise: cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility

exercise needs: frequency, intensity, duration and type

benefits and risks of physical activity

strategies for protection from cold, heat, and sun during activity, e.g., hydration, sunscreen

strategies for overcoming barriers to physical activity

how to develop plans that include types and amounts of activity and focus on health-related physical fitness

Healthful Physical Activity

Physical Activity

safe food preparation, serving and storage

reasons for food safety

importance of cleanliness

Food Safety

healthful weight management practices

how energy is expended during exercise/activity

how to assess food intake to determine energy intake

Balancing Food Intake and Physical Activity

how mood and emotions affect food choices

how to analyze personal likes and dislikes

how marketing, packaging, and advertising influence food choices

peer influences

family influences

Influences on Food Choices

validity of claims of nutritional supplements and weight loss products

how to use the Food Guide Pyramid

how to analyze food nutrition labels

Dietary Guidelines

Accessing Nutrition Information and Products

variety and proportion of foods (consistent with Food Guide Pyramid)

how to prepare healthful meals for self and others

strategies for overcoming barriers to healthful eating

benefits of moderating sugar intake

benefits of decreasing fat intake

benefits of consuming more water, fruits, vegetables, grains, and calcium-rich foods

benefits of healthful eating (short-term and long-term benefits and risks)

Healthful Eating

Nutrition

strategies to avoid problems related to alcohol and other drugs

strategies for worksite safety

use of protective equipment in occupational settings

Work Safety

influence of alcohol and other drug use on depression

how to get help for self and others

signs of depression and mental illness

Suicide Prevention

use of protective equipment at home, school and work

use of protective equipment for sports and leisure activities

Use of Protective Equipment

nonviolent ways to calm charged situations

influence of AOD in conflict situations

how to recognize sexual harassment

how to prevent sexual assault

how to prevent dating violence

the importance of not carrying a weapon

how to avoid fighting/bullying

conflict resolution techniques

causes of conflict

ways to avoid threatening situations

Violence Prevention

road emergency safety practices

strategies for not riding with an impaired driver

consequences of driving under influence of alcohol or other drugs

how to use protective equipment for transportation safety

Transportation Safety

first aid steps for severe injuries, e.g., bleeding, broken bones

techniques for the Heimlich maneuver

steps for CPR

universal precautions (infection control procedures)

First Aid

nonviolent ways to calm charged situations

influence of AOD in conflict situations

how to recognize sexual harassment

how to prevent sexual assault

how to prevent dating violence

the importance of not carrying a weapon

how to avoid fighting/bullying

conflict resolution techniques

causes of conflict

ways to avoid threatening situations

Violence Prevention

Injury Prevention

techniques to refuse to ride with someone who has been using AOD

ways to encourage others not to use

ways to deal with pressure to use

how to get help for self and others

ways to refuse alcohol and other non-medicinal drug use

Communicating Healthful Choices about AOD Use

strategies to support personal commitment not to use

how to accept personal responsibility for choices about alcohol and other non-medicinal drug use

Healthful Choices about AOD Use

influences on different levels of AOD use

legal/policy factors

strategies to identify pressures to use

cultural influences

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Positive and Negative Influences on AOD Use

benefits of not using AOD (physical, social, emotional, legal, financial, vocational)

relationship between AOD use and violence and other injuries

effects of use of other illicit drugs

effects of steroid use

effects of marijuana use

effects of inhalant use

effects of binge drinking

physical, social and emotional effects of AOD use

relationship between AOD use and mental health

relationship between AOD use and sexual behavior

relationship between AOD use and transportation injuries

differences between dependence and addiction

Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of AOD Use

necessity of using caution in taking multiple medicines

importance of taking medicines as described (dosage, duration, need for food)

differences between dependence and addiction

Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits and Risks of Medicinal Drugs

Alcohol and Other Drugs

ways to accept social responsibility for the use of natural resources

effects of the environment on the food chain

global influences on health

the interrelationship of the health of a community and the global environment

that individual behavior affects the environment and the community, e.g., recycling

community health problems related to the environment

how to identify occupational health hazards

Environmental Health and Resource Conservation

the effects of changing demographics on community services

disaster preparedness plans

threats to community health, e.g., tobacco advertising, availability of alcohol and other drugs, unsafe bicycle paths

how to advocate for health services in the community

community health careers

how to participate in public service activities

how to access environment, school and community health services

Community Health Services

Community and Environmental Health

techniques for comparing health care insurance options

options for health care and services for others

options for health care and services for self

similarities and differences among a variety of health care products and services

how to identify effective acne products

Selecting and Using Health Care Products and Services

effective disease management routines, e.g., diabetes, asthma, allergies

prevention strategies associated with primary health care, e.g., BSE, testicular self-exam, Pap smear

role of genetics in the family history of disease

risks of antibiotic resistant strains

importance of immunizations

Preventing Disease and Infection

strategies for effective eye and hearing protection

strategies for effective teeth protection during sports and recreation

importance of regular dental check-ups and cleaning

effective brushing and flossing techniques

Personal Health Care

Personal and Consumer Health

medication and other treatments for mental illness

symptoms of eating disorders

behaviors and symptoms of depression and other mental illness, e.g., obsessive-compulsive disorder, impulse-control disorders

interaction of alcohol and other drug use with mental illness

Mental Health Problems

coping strategies to reduce stress, including exercise

types of stressors, e.g., death, ending relationships, changing schools, rejection

ways to avoid stress

Stress Management

how to advocate for fairness

how to advocate for healthy social environment

how to advocate for needs and rights of others

techniques for negotiation and compromise

ways to show respect for diversity, e.g., mental and physical disabilities, culture, race/ethnicity

skills for effective listening, e.g., reflective listening

skills for effective speaking, e.g., I-statements, eye contact, assertiveness

how to build and maintain relationships, including appropriate ways to end relationships

appropriate ways to end relationships

how to resist peer pressure

characteristics of nonverbal communication

Interpersonal Relationships and Communication

strategies to prepare for adulthood

how the developmental process affects emotions and behaviors

strategies for managing and reducing anger and conflict

positive ways to handle emotions, e.g., mood swings, loneliness, hurt feelings, sadness

strategies for expressing needs, wants and feelings appropriately

ways to deal with frustration

Emotional Health

how to develop and demonstrate a sense of empowerment

how to develop and demonstrate a sense of belonging

how to develop and demonstrate a positive body image

characteristics of positive role models

personal assets and strengths

Positive Self-Image

Mental Health

resources for getting help

skills needed for quitting

barriers to quitting

Cessation

effects of tobacco use on the fetus

harmful substances in tobacco

short-term and long-term effects of tobacco use

risks of different types of tobacco products

addictive effects of nicotine

Short-Term and Long-Term Risks of Tobacco Use

financial benefits

social benefits

long-term and short-term health benefits

Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

alternatives to tobacco use

most people don't use tobacco

techniques to communicate personal attitudes about tobacco use

how to advocate for a tobacco-free environment

strategies to resist pressure to use

how to make a personal commitment not to use

Choosing to Be Tobacco Free

legal factors

media influences

how to identify role models

advertising strategies

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Influences on Tobacco Use

Tobacco

effective prevention strategies

valid sources to get help

importance of consistent use of contraceptives

relative effectiveness of contraceptive methods

abstinence is most effective method

Pregnancy Prevention

that HIV and other STDs can be asymptomatic

resources for counseling and testing

valid sources of information and help

treatment options

relative risks of specific behaviors

common routes of transmission of HIV and other STDs

common signs and symptoms of HIV and other STDs

effective prevention strategies — abstinence is the most effective

risks of HIV and other STDs

HIV and Other STD Prevention

how to make a personal commitment to avoid pregnancy, HIV and other STDs

situations that may lead to sex

risks of multiple partners

influences on sexual behavior, e.g., family, peers, religion, media, culture, internal

risks of unintended pregnancy and disease with unprotected sex

effects of alcohol and other drug use on sexual behavior

strategies for dealing with pressures to cross sexual limits

importance of respecting sexual limits of others

benefits of setting sexual limits, e.g., staying in school, reputation, achieving future goals

strategies for refusing unwanted or unprotected sex

most students are not engaging in sexual intercourse

how to make a personal commitment to abstain from sexual intercourse

Sexual Behavior

influences of violence, e.g., date rape and other abuse

diversity of relationships, e.g., family, friends, dating, marriage

ways to communicate respect for self and others

Families and Relationships

Family Life and Sexuality

how to evaluate safety in facilities and physical activity environments

strategies to identify facilities and environments for physical activity

techniques for funding school, community and workplace physical activity programs

Advocating for Physical Activity

how to validate fitness claims

how to select products, services, and facilities related to physical activity

Products and Services for Physical Activity

how to evaluate claims of performance-enhancing drugs and nutritional supplements

effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs on performance

Effects of Drugs on Fitness

how to inspect equipment/supplies and report hazards

the importance of sports and exercise rules in preventing injury

benefits of using protective equipment, proper warm-up and cool down

techniques to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens

Prevention of Sports and Exercise Injuries

availability of facilities and equipment

environmental influences

media influences

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Influences on Physical Activity

relationship between healthful physical activity and body composition

the importance of healthful eating and physical activity

personal physical activity levels

components of health-related fitness

physiological responses to physical activity (energy expenditure, heart rate, respiratory rate, resting heart rate)

types of exercise: cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility

exercise needs: frequency, intensity, duration and type

benefits and risks of physical activity

strategies for protection from cold, heat, and sun during activity, e.g., hydration, sunscreen

strategies for overcoming barriers to physical activity

how to develop plans that include types and amounts of activity and focus on health-related physical fitness

Healthful Physical Activity

Physical Activity

safe food preparation, serving and storage

reasons for food safety

importance of cleanliness

Food Safety

healthful weight management practices

how energy is expended during exercise/activity

how to assess food intake to determine energy intake

Balancing Food Intake and Physical Activity

how mood and emotions affect food choices

how to analyze personal likes and dislikes

how marketing, packaging, and advertising influence food choices

peer influences

family influences

Influences on Food Choices

validity of claims of nutritional supplements and weight loss products

how to use the Food Guide Pyramid

how to analyze food nutrition labels

Dietary Guidelines

Accessing Nutrition Information and Products

variety and proportion of foods (consistent with Food Guide Pyramid)

how to prepare healthful meals for self and others

strategies for overcoming barriers to healthful eating

how to assess personal nutritional needs, preferences, and practices

benefits of moderating sugar intake

benefits of decreasing fat intake

benefits of consuming more water, fruits, vegetables, grains, and calcium-rich foods

benefits of healthful eating (short-term and long-term benefits and risks)

Healthful Eating

Nutrition

strategies to avoid problems related to alcohol and other drugs

strategies for worksite safety

use of protective equipment in occupational settings

Work Safety

influence of alcohol and other drug use on depression

how to get help for self and others

signs of depression and mental illness

Suicide Prevention

use of protective equipment at home, school and work

use of protective equipment for sports and leisure activities

Use of Protective Equipment

nonviolent ways to calm charged situations

influence of AOD in conflict situations

how to recognize sexual harassment

how to prevent sexual assault

how to prevent dating violence

the importance of not carrying a weapon

how to avoid fighting/bullying

conflict resolution techniques

causes of conflict

ways to avoid threatening situations

Violence Prevention

road emergency safety practices

strategies for not riding with an impaired driver

consequences of driving under influence of alcohol or other drugs

how to use protective equipment for transportation safety

Transportation Safety

first aid steps for severe injuries, e.g., bleeding, broken bones

techniques for the Heimlich maneuver

steps for CPR

universal precautions (infection control procedures)

First Aid

nonviolent ways to calm charged situations

influence of AOD in conflict situations

how to recognize sexual harassment

how to prevent sexual assault

how to prevent dating violence

the importance of not carrying a weapon

how to avoid fighting/bullying

conflict resolution techniques

causes of conflict

ways to avoid threatening situations

Violence Prevention

Injury Prevention

techniques to refuse to ride with someone who has been using AOD

ways to encourage others not to use

ways to deal with pressure to use

how to get help for self and others

ways to refuse alcohol and other non-medicinal drug use

Communicating Healthful Choices about AOD Use

strategies to support personal commitment not to use

how to accept personal responsibility for choices about alcohol and other non-medicinal drug use

Healthful Choices about AOD Use

influences on different levels of AOD use

legal/policy factors

strategies to identify pressures to use

cultural influences

peer influences

family influences

internal influences

Positive and Negative Influences on AOD Use

benefits of not using AOD (physical, social, emotional, legal, financial, vocational)

relationship between AOD use and violence and other injuries

effects of use of other illicit drugs

effects of steroid use

effects of marijuana use

effects of inhalant use

effects of binge drinking

physical, social and emotional effects of AOD use

relationship between AOD use and mental health

relationship between AOD use and sexual behavior

relationship between AOD use and transportation injuries

differences between dependence and addiction

Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of AOD Use

necessity of using caution in taking multiple medicines

importance of taking medicines as described (dosage, duration, need for food)

differences between dependence and addiction

Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits and Risks of Medicinal Drugs

Alcohol and Other Drugs