Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework (K-8)
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Title en-US:
Physical Education and Health Curriculum Framework (K-8)
Description en-US:
Physical Education, a component of education, takes place through movement experiences and creates the opportunity for individuals to learn and understand academic applications for a healthy lifestyle. Through regular physical activity, students will have the opportunity to develop life-enhancing and self-rewarding experiences that contribute to their ability to be healthier members of society. Students shall be challenged to participate in daily activities that will enhance their health choices. The intent is to provide a variety of health-enhancing activities in an attempt to foster lifelong active individuals. Health and Wellness Education shall provide content and learning experiences in nutrition, disease prevention, human growth and development, healthy life skills, personal health and safety, community health and promotion, decision-making skills, interpersonal communication skills, and information regarding the use and abuse of medications, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The content shall focus on personal health and wellness and the practice of health-enhancing behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks.
Publication Status:
Published Subject:
Health, Physical Education
Education Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Language:
English
Date Valid:
2011
Repository Date:
2014-08-21
Author en-US:
Arkansas Department of Education
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