State
Washington
Category
Health Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Health Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Health Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
Category
Health Education Teaches Skills for a Healthy Life
State law requires teaching knowledge, attitudes, and skills for making health-promoting decisions and healthy behaviors.
Health and Physical Education Standard
The purpose of health education is to develop health-literate students—students who acquire the knowledge and possess the skills needed to engage in meaningful and health-enhancing lifetime behaviors. The 2016 Health Education K–12 Learning Standard provide schools with a foundation for implementing Standard-based, age-appropriate instruction for each student.
Policy Type
Standard