Comprehensive
Health and Physical Education Standards
Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 2, 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.K.A
Personal
Health
Standard 2.1.K.A.1
Define
wellness and explain how maKing healthy choices
and having healthy relationships contribute to
wellness.
Standard 2.1.K.A.2
Describe
and demonstrate self-care practices that support
wellness, such as brushing and flossing teeth,
washing hands, and wearing appropriate attire
for weather or sports.
Standard 2.1.K.B
Growth
and Development
Standard 2.1.K.B.1
Name
and locate body organs and parts.
Standard 2.1.K.B.2
Describe how children are aliKe and how they are
different.
Standard 2.1.K.C
Nutrition
Standard 2.1.K.C.1
Explain why some foods are healthier to eat than
others.
Standard 2.1.K.C.2
Sort
foods according to food groups and food sources.
Standard 2.1.K.C.3
Explain
what information can be found on food and product
labels.
Standard 2.1.K.D
Diseases
and Health Conditions
Standard 2.1.K.D.1
Explain why diseases and health conditions need
to be detected and treated early.
Standard 2.1.K.D.2
Explain
the difference between communicable and non-communicable
diseases.
Standard 2.1.K.D.3
Discuss
common symptoms of diseases and health conditions.
Standard 2.1.K.D.4
Explain
ways to prevent the spread of diseases such as
hand washing, immunizations, covering coughs,
and not sharing cups, hats, or combs.
Standard 2.1.K.E
Safety
Standard 2.1.K.E.1
Explain
and demonstrate ways to prevent injuries, including
seat belts and child safety seats in motor vehicles,
protective gear, and fire, bus, and traffic safety
procedures.
Standard 2.1.K.E.2
Explain
and demonstrate simple first aid procedures, including
getting help and calling 911, Knowing personal
information such as address and phone number,
avoiding contact with blood and other body fluids,
and caring for small cuts.
Standard 2.1.K.E.3
Distinguish
among "good/safe touch," "bad/unsafe
touch," and "confusing touch" and
explain what to do if touching causes uncomfortable
feelings.
Standard 2.1.K.E.4
Identify
safe and appropriate behavior for use when interacting
with strangers, acquaintances, and trusted adults.
Standard 2.1.K.E.5
Identify
warning labels found on medicines and household
products.
Standard 2.1.K.F
Social
and Emotional Health
Standard 2.1.K.F.1
Explain that all human beings have basic needs including
food, water, sleep, shelter, clothing, and love.
Standard 2.1.K.F.2
Recognize
various emotions and demonstrate sympathy and empathy.
Standard 2.1.K.F.3
Describe
and demonstrate appropriate ways to express wants,
needs, and emotions.
Standard 2.1.K.F.4
Identify
the possible causes of conflict and discuss appropriate
ways to prevent and resolve conflicts.
