State
Missouri
Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Physical Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
State law requires teaching skills for a healthy life.
Missouri Code of State Regulations 5 20-200.260 Academic Standard
(G) Health/Physical Education. In health/physical education, students in Missouri public schools will acquire a solid foundation which includes knowledge of-
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- Structures of, functions of, and relationships among human body systems;
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- Principles and practices of physical and mental health (such as personal health habits, nutrition, stress management);
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- Diseases and methods for prevention, treatment and control;
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- Principles of movement and physical fitness;
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- Methods used to assess health, reduce risk factors, and avoid high risk behaviors (such as violence, tobacco, alcohol and other drug use);
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- Consumer health issues (such as the effects of mass media and technology on safety and health); and
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- Responses to emergency situations.
Policy Type
Regulation