Curriculum Standards · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Health Education Standards — Curriculum Alignment
Aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education
(Grades 9 and 12)
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education: https://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/
Academic_Standards_for_Health_Safety_and_Physical_Education.pdf
Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education (Grades 9 and 12)::
10.1. Concepts of Health
10.2. Healthful Living
10.3. Safety and Injury Prevention
10.4. Physical Activity
10.5. Concepts, Principles and Strategies of Movement
e Academic Standards for Health, Safe and Physical Education were adopted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education in 2002
(22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4, Appendix D) and have been verified as Pennsylvania's current standards; high school benchmarks are set at
Grade 9 and Grade 12.
10.1 Concepts of Health
| Topic | Pennsylvania Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 10.1.9.A: Analyze factors that impact growth and development between adolescence and adulthood. • relationships (e.g., dating, friendships, peer pressure) • interpersonal communication • risk factors (e.g., physical inactivity, substance abuse, intentional/unintentional injuries, dietary patterns) • abstinence • STD and HIV prevention • community | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Personal Timeline/Future Letter). Empathy: Day 2 (Active Listening). Self-Esteem: Day 2 (Peer Influence). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Peer Pressure), Day 2 (Substance impact). Body Systems: Day 3 (Hormonal shifts). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (Development/Lifespan literacy, Physical/Social shifts), Day 7-8 (STI transmission, Contraceptive effectiveness/PrEP), Day 9-10 (Abstinence proactive choice). |
| 10.1.9.B: Analyze the interdependence existing among the body systems. | Body Systems: Day 1 (Internal Balance, Gut-brain disruption, Homeostasis quiz), Day 2 (Stress impact, Lifestyle efficiency). End a Term: Day 1 (Homeostasis), Day 2 (Living System). | |
| 10.1.9.C: Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adolescents. • body image • advertising • dietary guidelines • eating disorders • peer influence • athletic goals | Self-Esteem: Day 4 (Internalized beauty). Nutrition: Day 1-2 (Diet Culture, Hunger cues), Day 3-4 (Clinical complexity of Anorexia/Bulimia, Thinness narrative harm), Day 5-6 (Influencer claims), Day 7-8 (Fuel-up goal). Sex Education: Day 1-2 (Body image). | |
| 10.1.9.D: Analyze prevention and intervention strategies in relation to adolescent and adult drug use. • decision-making/refusal skills • situation avoidance • goal setting • professional assistance (e.g., medical, counseling. support groups) • parent involvement | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (STOP-THINK-CHOOSE, Risk Management Plan), Day 2 (911/Narcan), Day 3 (Refusal/Negotiation skills, Pre-decision challenge). Alcohol: Day 3 (Treatment points), Day 4 (Future you letter, Safe community advocacy). Drugs: Day 3 (Harm reduction leadership), Day 4 (Medication-Assisted Treatment). Tobacco: Day 2 (Tobacco-free advocacy). | |
| 10.1.9.E: Analyze how personal choice, disease and genetics can impact health maintenance and disease prevention. | Diseases: Day 4 (Risk assessment, NCD comparison), Day 5 (Family History, Lifestyle/Chronic prevention). End a Term: Day 1 (MC Questions 11-12). | |
| Grade 12 | 10.1.12.A: Evaluate factors that impact growth and development during adulthood and late adulthood. • acute and chronic illness • communicable and non-communicable disease • health status • relationships (e.g., marriage, divorce, loss) • career choice • aging process • retirement | Stress: Day 7-8 (Grief Map, Processing grief). Diseases: Day 4 (NCD comparison), Day 5 (Lifestyle/Chronic prevention, Family History). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (Development/Lifespan literacy). |
| 10.1.12.B: Evaluate factors that impact the body systems and apply protective/preventive strategies. • fitness level • environment (e.g., pollutants, available health care) • health status (e.g., physical, mental, social) • nutrition | Nutrition: Day 7-8 (Blood sugar/Heart health). Body Systems: Day 1 (Gut-brain disruption), Day 2 (Stress impact, Lifestyle efficiency, Immune/Vaccine stats). Environmental Health: Day 1-3 (Air pollution/Ozone risks). | |
| 10.1.12.C: Analyze factors that impact nutritional choices of adults. • cost • food preparation (e.g., time, skills) • consumer skills (e.g., understanding food labels, evaluating fads) • nutritional knowledge • changes in nutritional requirements (e.g., age, physical activity level) | Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Evaluating resources, Cultural honoring), Day 5-6 (Hidden Sugar Challenge, Recommended serving sizes analysis, Registered Dietitians vs Influencers), Day 9-10 (Economic access, Steaming/Grilling vs Frying, Nutrient preservation). | |
| 10.1.12.D: Evaluate issues relating to the use/non-use of drugs. • psychology of addiction • social impact (e.g., cost, relationships) • chemical use and fetal development • laws relating to alcohol, tobacco and chemical substances • impact on the individual • impact on the community | Dangerous Decisions: Day 2 (Tolerance/Dependence, Good Samaritan laws). Alcohol: Day 1 (Ethanol depressant), Day 2 (BAC limits, Minor in Possession/Treatment access), Day 3 (AUD chronic nature, Criminal records), Day 4 (Family addiction roles). Drugs: Day 1 (Dopamine interference), Day 2 (Industry marketing impact), Day 3 (Possession/Misuse consequences), Day 4 (Systemic inequities/Stigma). Tobacco: Day 1 (Prefrontal cortex effects). End a Term: Day 1 (MC 1-3, Legal consequences MC 7). | |
| 10.1.12.E: Identify and analyze factors that influence the prevention and control of health problems. • research • medical advances • technology • government policies/regulations | Nutrition: Day 9-10 (School food rules/Federal law analysis). Body Systems: Day 2 (Immune/Vaccine stats). Diseases: Day 5 (Research domains). Drugs: Day 4 (Medication-Assisted Treatment). Community Health: Day 4 (Public Health Systems). |
10.2 Healthful Living
| Topic | Pennsylvania Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 10.2.9.A: Identify and describe health care products and services that impact adolescent health practices. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Counselors/Support groups), Day 5-6 (Crisis Text Line), Day 9-10 (Therapists/Peer support). Nutrition: Day 5-6 (Registered Dietitians vs Influencers). First Aid: Day 3 (Kit research). Sex Education: Day 1-2 (Counselors), Day 7-8 (Testing bookmarks), Day 9-10 (Planned Parenthood). |
| 10.2.9.B: Analyze the relationship between health-related information and adolescent consumer choices. • tobacco products • weight control products | Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Evaluating resources, Thinness narrative harm), Day 5-6 (Influencer claims). Tobacco: Day 1 (Vape ad decoding). | |
| 10.2.9.C: Analyze media health and safety messages and describe their impact on personal health and safety. | Self-Esteem: Day 1 (Media/Family), Day 4 (Instagram/TikTok). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Social Media Trap), Day 7-8 (Digital influence). Stress: Day 1-2 (Mindfulness through Media). Violence: Day 4 (Toxic masculinity/Media Literacy). Nutrition: Day 5-6 (Healthwashing). Diseases: Day 4 (Media Literacy). Tobacco: Day 1 (Vape ad decoding). | |
| 10.2.9.D: Analyze and apply a decision-making process to adolescent health and safety issues. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Care choices). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (STOP-THINK-CHOOSE), Day 3 (Pre-decision challenge). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Intentional choice). First Aid: Day 4 (Crisis decisions). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Decision Scenario). End a Term: Day 1 (Scenario 9/26). | |
| 10.2.9.E: Explain the interrelationship between the environment and personal health. • ozone layer/skin cancer • availability of health care/individual health • air pollution/respiratory disease • breeding environments/lyme disease/west nile virus | Diversity: Day 2 (Social Determinants/Barriers). Diseases: Day 5 (ZIP code). Environmental Health: Day 1-3 (Air pollution/Ozone risks). | |
| Grade 12 | 10.2.12.A: Evaluate health care products and services that impact adult health practices. | Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Therapists/Peer support). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (NEDA/Professional medical care). Alcohol: Day 3 (Treatment points). Drugs: Day 4 (Medication-Assisted Treatment). |
| 10.2.12.B: Assess factors that impact adult health consumer choices. • access to health information • access to health care • cost • safety | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Social Determinants). Diversity: Day 2 (Social Determinants/Barriers). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Food Deserts), Day 9-10 (Economic access). Diseases: Day 5 (ZIP code). | |
| 10.2.12.C: Compare and contrast the positive and negative effects of the media on adult personal health and safety. | Empathy: Day 1 (Technology desensitization). Mental Health: Day 7-8 (Digital Personas, Digital validation). Violence: Day 4 (Toxic masculinity/Media Literacy, Technology influences). Nutrition: Day 5-6 (Influencer claims). Diseases: Day 4 (Media Literacy). | |
| 10.2.12.D: Examine and apply a decision-making process to the development of short and long-term health goals. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Health Mission Statement, Future letter 1/5/10yr, Healthy year vision). Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Personal Mental Health Plan). Stress: Day 9-10 (Habit building). Nutrition: Day 9-10 (SMART goal plan). Alcohol: Day 4 (Future you letter). End a Term: Day 1 (Long-term goal mapping). | |
| 10.2.12.E: Analyze the interrelationship between environmental factors and community health. • public health policies and laws/health promotion and disease prevention • individual choices/maintenance of environment • recreational opportunities/health status | Nutrition: Day 9-10 (School food rules/Federal law analysis). Environmental Health: Day 1-3 (Environment/Community well-being). Community Health: Day 4 (Public Health Systems), Day 5 (Health Literacy). |
10.3 Safety and Injury Prevention
| Topic | Pennsylvania Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 10.3.9.A: Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safe practices and injury prevention in the home, school and community. • modes of transportation (e.g., pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular, passenger, farm vehicle, all-terrain vehicle) • violence prevention in school • self-protection in the home • self-protection in public places | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky driving), Day 3 (Distracted driving CDC data, Digital safety). Violence: Day 4 (Doxxing prevention), Day 5 (Protective Factors, Bystander/Confidential reporting). End a Term: Day 1 (Scene Safety Scenario). |
| 10.3.9.B: Describe and apply strategies for emergency and long-term management of injuries. • rescue breathing • water rescue • self-care • sport injuries | Dangerous Decisions: Day 2 (Water safety/blackouts). First Aid: Day 1 (3 Ps, Immediate measures), Day 2 (Hands-only CPR/AED sequence, ABCDE), Day 3 (R.I.C.E./FAST, Degree of burns), Day 5 (Bleeding/Simulations). | |
| 10.3.9.C: Analyze and apply strategies to avoid or manage conflict and violence during adolescence. • effective negotiation • assertive behavior | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Assertiveness). Conflict: Day 1 (Negotiation, Assertiveness/I-statements), Day 2 (Accountability/Repair). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Refusal/Negotiation skills). Violence: Day 5 (NVC - Nonviolent Communication). | |
| 10.3.9.D: Analyze the role of individual responsibility for safety during organized group activities. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Groupthink, Refusal/Negotiation skills). First Aid: Day 2 (Bystander delegation), Day 5 (Emergency leadership). | |
| Grade 12 | 10.3.12.A: Assess the personal and legal consequences of unsafe practices in the home, school or community. • loss of personal freedom • personal injury • loss of income • impact on others • loss of motor vehicle operator's license | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Legal outcomes, Risky driving), Day 2 (Good Samaritan laws), Day 3 (Sexting laws). Alcohol: Day 2 (BAC limits, Minor in Possession/Treatment access), Day 3 (Criminal records). Drugs: Day 3 (Possession/Misuse consequences). End a Term: Day 1 (Legal consequences MC 7, Digital content legalities). |
| 10.3.12.B: Analyze and apply strategies for the management of injuries. • CPR • advanced first aid | First Aid: Day 2 (Hands-only CPR/AED sequence, AED Locator), Day 4 (Seizures/Asthma, Heat stroke), Day 5 (Bleeding/Simulations, Red Cross supplies). Alcohol: Day 1-4 (Overdose/Poisoning response). Drugs: Day 3 (Narcan administration). | |
| 10.3.12.C: Analyze the impact of violence on the victim and surrounding community. | Empathy: Day 3 (Cyberbullying). Violence: Day 4 (Ripple effects, Breaking Silence), Day 5 (Challenging victim-blaming, Bystander culture/Gender roles). |
10.4 Physical Activity
| Topic | Pennsylvania Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 10.4.9.B: Analyze the effects of regular participation in moderate to vigorous physical activities in relation to adolescent health improvement. • stress management • disease prevention • weight management | Nutrition: Day 10 (Food log/MyFitnessPal expenditure tracking). Diseases: Day 5 (Lifestyle/Chronic prevention). |
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