Educational Standards
for Physical Education and Health Education
Physical Education
The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. To pursue a lifetime of healthful physical activity, a physically literate individual*:
- Has learned the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities.
- Knows the implications and the benefits of involvement in various types of physical activities.
- Participates regularly in physical activity.
- Is physically fit.
- Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle.
Standard 1
The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2
The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 3
The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4
The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5
The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Health Education Standards
Standard 1
Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Standard 2
Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 3
Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.
Standard 4
Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 5
Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Standard 6
Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Standard 7
Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 8
Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Source: Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards. (2007). National Health Education Standards, Second Edition: Achieving Excellence. Washington, D.C.: The American Cancer Society.
* Adapted from SHAPE America (2014). National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Reston, VA
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