Health Education Standards for Unit Project Guideline
Topic: 60 minutes of physical activity a day
Grade Level: Third Grade
Core Idea: Physical Activity
NHES 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on human behaviors.
- 2.5.1 Describe how family influences personal physical activity practices and behaviors.
- 2.5.2 Identify the influence of culture on physical activity practices and behaviors.
- 2.5.3 Identify how peers can influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.
- 2.5.4 Describe how the school and community can support personal health related to physical activity practices and behaviors.
- 2.5.5 Explain how media influences thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors related to physical activity.
- 2.5.6 Describe ways that technology can influence personal physical activity.
NHES 5:Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
- 5.5.3 List healthy options to physical activity related issues or problems.
- 5.5.4 Predict the potential outcomes of each option when making a decision related to physical activity.
- 5.5.5 Choose a healthy option when making a decision related to physical activity.
- 5.5.6 Describe the outcomes of a decision related to physical activity.
NHES 6:Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
- 6.5.1 Set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement
That is related to physical activity.
- 6.5.2 Identify resources to assist in achieving a personal physical activity health goal.
NHES 7:Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
- 7.5.1 Identify responsible personal health behaviors.
- 7.5.2 Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal health regarding one’s physical activity.
- 7.5.3 Demonstrate a variety of behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks that are related to physical activity.
NHES 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
- 8.5.1 Express opinions and give accurate information about health issues.
- 8.5.2 Encourage others to make positive health choices regarding their physical activity.