Standard 3 : Prevention and Decision Making



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General Information

Number: HE.7.PHC.3
Title: Prevention and Decision Making
Type: Standard
Subject: Health Education
Grade: 7
Strand: Personal Health Concepts

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
HE.7.PHC.3.1: Predict when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision-making process.
HE.7.PHC.3.2: Select healthy alternatives over unhealthy alternatives when making a decision.
HE.7.PHC.3.3: Determine when individual or collaborative decision making is appropriate.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes identifying healthy peer groups and trusted adults.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes identifying when to reach out for help.

HE.7.PHC.3.4: Predict the short and long-term consequences of engaging in health-risk behaviors.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes risky behaviors such as driving under the influence.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes poor health maintenance such as lack of exercise and poor diet.

Clarification 3: Instruction includes consequences of teenage pregnancy.

HE.7.PHC.3.5: Devise an individual goal (short or long term) to adopt, maintain, or improve a personal health practice.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes participation in organized activities/sports.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes safety habits, internet use and safety, and conflict resolution.

HE.7.PHC.3.6: Explain strategies and skills needed to assess progress and maintenance of a personal health goal.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes journaling, daily checklists, and rewarding milestones.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes use of pedometers, monitoring healthy food intake, and identification of groups for support.

HE.7.PHC.3.7: Compare and contrast the effects of healthy and unhealthy behaviors on personal health.
HE.7.PHC.3.8: Describe ways one can reduce or prevent injuries and adolescent health problems.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Instruction includes helmet use, seat belt use, pedestrian safety, unsupervised handling of firearms, and proper use of over-the-counter medications.
HE.7.PHC.3.9: Practice behaviors that will maintain or improve personal health and reduce health risks, including reproductive health.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes refusal skills, problem solving, and engaging in respectful relationships.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes engaging or reengaging abstinence.