Comprehensive
Health and Physical Education Standards
Building
upon Knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 4, students will:
Standard 2.1
(Wellness)
All students will learn and apply health promotion
concepts and skills to support a healthy, active
lifestyle.
Standard 2.1.4.A
Personal
Health
Standard 2.1.4.A.1
Describe
the physical, social, and emotional dimensions
of wellness.
Standard 2.1.4.A.2
Describe
and demonstrate personal hygiene practices that
support wellness.
Standard 2.1.4.A.3
Analyze the impact of health choices and behaviors
on wellness.
Standard 2.1.4.B
Growth
and Development
Standard 2.1.4.B.1
Describe
the structure and function of human body systems.
Standard 2.1.4.B.2
Describe
each human life stage and the physical changes
that occur at each stage.
Standard 2.1.4.B.3
Discuss
factors that contribute to healthy physical, social,
emotional, and intellectual growth and uniqueness.
Standard 2.1.4.C
Nutrition
Standard 2.1.4.C.1
Differentiate
between healthy and unhealthy eating patterns.
Standard 2.1.4.C.2
Classify
foods by food group, food source, nutritional
content, and nutritional value.
Standard 2.1.4.C.3
Interpret food product labels.
Standard 2.1.4.C.4
Discuss how healthy eating provides energy, helps
to maintain healthy weight, lowers risk of disease,
and keeps body systems wor4ing.
Standard 2.1.4.D
Diseases
and Health Conditions
Standard 2.1.4.D.1
Discuss
the importance of the early detection of diseases
and health conditions.
Standard 2.1.4.D.2
Investigate ways to treat common childhood diseases
and health conditions.
Standard 2.1.4.D.3
Explain that some diseases and health conditions
are preventable and some are not.
Standard 2.1.4.D.4
Describe
the signs and symptoms of diseases and health
conditions common in children.
Standard 2.1.4.D.5
Investigate
how the use of universal precautions, sanitation
and waste disposal, proper food handling and storage,
and environmental controls help to prevent diseases
and health conditions.
Standard 2.1.4.D.6
Discuss
myths and facts about mental illness.
Standard 2.1.4.E
Safety
Standard 2.1.4.E.1
Describe
the characteristics of safe and unsafe situations
and develop strategies to reduce the risk of injuries
at home, school, and community.
Standard 2.1.4.E.2
Describe
and demonstrate simple first aid procedures, including
the assessment of cho4ing and breathing, the control
of bleeding, and the care of minor wounds and
burns.
Standard 2.1.4.E.3
Explain
that abuse can ta4e several forms, including verbal,
emotional, sexual, and physical, and identify
ways to get help should abuse be suspected.
Standard 2.1.4.E.4
Describe
the characteristics of strangers, acquaintances,
and trusted adults and demonstrate safe and appropriate
ways to deal with each.
Standard 2.1.4.F
Social
and Emotional Health
Standard 2.1.4.F.1
Describe
basic human needs and how individuals and families
attempt to meet those needs.
Standard 2.1.4.F.2
Discuss how culture, peers, and the media impact
the way individuals communicate and express emotions,
and how emotions can affect communication, choices,
and behaviors
Standard 2.1.4.F.3
Distinguish
among conflict, violence, vandalism, harassment,
and bullying and discuss factors that contribute
to each.
Standard 2.1.4.F.4
Describe
and demonstrate strategies to prevent, reduce,
or mediate conflict.
Standard 2.1.4.F.5
Discuss
the causes of stress and demonstrate ways to deal
with stressful situations.
Standard 2.1.4.F.6
Explain
and demonstrate ways to cope with rejection, loss,
and separation.
Standard 2.1.4.F.7
Explain
how stereotypes influence personal growth and
behavior.
