Spring 2025

Period 1: Physical Development

Period 2: Advanced PE

Period 3: Health & PE

Period 4: Planning

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North Carolina Essential Standards Health Education

High School

Mental and Emotional Health

Essential Standard

Clarifying Objectives

9.MEH.1 - Create positive stress management strategies

9.MEH.1.1 - Identify the body's physical and psychological responses to stressful situations and positive coping mechanisms

9.MEH.1.2 - Plan effective methods to deal with anxiety

9.MEH.2 - Create help-seeking strategies for depression and mental disorders

9.MEH.2.1 - Identify causes and symptoms of depression and mental disorders

9.MEH.2.2 - Design useful help-seeking strategies for depression and mental disorders

Personal and Consumer Health

Essential Standard

Clarifying Objectives

9.PCH.1 - Analyze wellness, disease prevention, and recognition of symptoms

9.PCH.1.1 - Recognize that individuals have some control over risks for communicable and chronic diseases

9.PCH.1.2 - Summarize the procedures for organ donation, local and state resources, and benefits

9.PCH.1.3 - Explain the procedures for health screenings, checkups, and other early detection measures in terms of their health-related benefits

9.PCH.1.4 - Design strategies for reducing risks for chronic diseases

9.PCH.1.5 - Select measures to get adequate rest and sleep

9.PCH.1.6 - Recognize the early warning signs of skin cancer and the importance of early detection

9.PCH.1.7 - Differentiate between the lifelong effects of positive and negative health behaviors

9.PCH.2 - Evaluate health information and products

9.PCH.2.1 - Critique the potential health and social consequences of body art (tattooing and piercing)

9.PCH.2.2 - Monitor the effects of media and popular culture on normative beliefs that contradict scientific research on health

9.PCH.3 - Understand necessary steps to prevent and respond to unintentional injury

9.PCH.3.1 - Summarize the risks associated with operating ATVs and motorcycles

9.PCH.3.2 - Analyze reports of injuries to determine how they might have been prevented and what first aid measures should be taken

Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Essential Standard

Clarifying Objectives

9.ICR.1 - Understand healthy and effective interpersonal communication and relationships

9.ICR.1.1 - Illustrate the ability to respond to others with empathy

9.ICR.1.2 - Classify negotiation and collaboration skills as helpful or harmful in solving problems or resolving conflicts

9.ICR.1.3 - Illustrate strategies for resolving interpersonal conflict without harming self or others

9.ICR.1.4 - Summarize principles of healthy dating

9.ICR.1.5 - Explain how power and control in relationships can contribute to aggression, violence and sex trafficking

9.ICR.2 - Evaluate abstinence from sexual intercourse as a positive choice for young people

9.ICR.2.1 - Critique skilld and strategies that are used to promote abstinence from sexual activity in terms of their effectiveness

9.ICR.2.2 - Explain the consequences of early and unprotected sexual behaviors

9.ICR.3 - Create strategies that develop and maintain reproductive and sexual health

9.ICR.3.1 - Contrast the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes pertaining to sexual assault and sexual abuse with what is known based on law and research

9.ICR.3.2 - Design safe plans for the prevention of sexual assault and abuse that include appropriate resources and needed skills

9.ICR.3.3 - Illustrate skills related to safe and effective use of methods to prevent STDs as well as access resources for testing and treatment

9.ICR.3.4 - Exemplify decision-making skills and problem solving regarding safe and effective use of methods to prevent unintended pregnancy

9.ICR.3.5 - Summarize preventable risks for subsequent pregnancies including induced abortion, smoking, alcohol consumption, the use of illicit drugs and inadequate prenatal care

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Essential Standard

Clarifying Objectives

9.NPA.1 - Analyze strategies using tools (MyPlate, Dietary Guidelines, Food Facts Label) to plan healthy nutrition and fitness

9.NPA.1.1 - Attribute the prevention of chronic diseases to healthy nutrition and physical activity

9.NPA.1.2 - Organize meal plans to meet special dietary needs for athletes, pregnant women, diabetics and those experiencing allergies

9.NPA.1.3 - Recognize the benefits of folic acid and other vitamins and minerals

9.NPA.2 - Create strategies to consume a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation

9.NPA.2.1 - Plan vegetarian diets that are balanced and nutrient dense

9.NPA.2.2 - Recall the number of servings recommended form each food group and the need for balanced nutrition

9.NPA.2.3 - Summarize the effects of hydration adn dehydration and preventive measures for dehydration

9.NPA.3 - Analyze the relationship of nutrition, fitness, and healthy weight management ot the prevention of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases,a dn eating disorders

9.NPA.3.1 - Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy plans for weight gain, maintenance and loss

9.NPA.3.2 - Classify the effects of eating disorders as short-term or long-term

9.NPA.3.3 - Recall resources for seeking help for people with eating disorders

9.NPA.4 - Apply lifelong nutrition and health-related fitness concepts to enhance quality of life

9.NPA.4.1 - Execute exercise programs with safety and effectiveness

9.NPA.4.2 - Use appropriate methods for avoiding and responding to climate-related physical conditions during physical activity

9.NPA.4.3 - Implement a personal plan to improve current habits to achieve balanced nutrition and fitness

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Essential Standard

Clarifying Objectives

9.ATOD.1 - Understand the health risks associated with alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use

9.ATOD.1.1 - Explain the short-term and long-term effects of performance-enhancing drugs on health and eligibility to participate in sports

9.ATOD.1.2 - Analyze the role of family, community, and cultural norms in deciding to use alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

9.ATOD.1.3 - Contrast prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, and illegal substances in terms of their use and abuse

9.ATOD.1.4 - Summarize the risks of IV drug use, including blood borne diseases

9.ATOD.1.5 - Predict the effects of substance abuse on other peole as well as society as a whole

9.ATOD.1.6 - Summarize the consequences of alcohol or tobacco use during pregnancy

9.ATOD.2 - Apply risk reduction behaviors to protect self and other from alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use

9.ATOD.2.1 - Identify ways to avoid riding in a car or engaging in other risky behaviors with someone who is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

9.ATOD.2.2 - Use strategies for avoiding binge drinking