Health Education & Physical Education Standards

Being a lifelong learner involves the awareness and understanding of health and physical literacy. "Personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health related decisions and actions for themselves and others" (US CDC). "Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person" (SHAPE America). Social Emotional Learning is naturally embedded in both health education and physical education. Students participate in an inclusive learning environment that values the interests of all Maine children through opportunities to learn and practice social and emotional skills and behaviors. Through achievement of the Health Education and Physical Education Standards, students will practice an active and balanced approach to life, take responsibility for their own wellness, and contribute to the health and well-being of their own community.

• Health Education and Physical Education Standards (April 2022)
• §4711. Elementary Course of Study, Mental Health and Reducing Stigma
• §4712. Junior High or Middle School Course of Study, Mental Health and Reducing Stigma
• §4723. Health and Physical Education Including Affirmative Consent
• §4502. School Approval Requirements 5-b: Suicide Awareness Education and Training
• §4502. School Approval Requirements: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education and Response
• §6304. Automated External Defibrillators and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• §6671. Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
• §1902. Definitions, 1-A: Maine Comprehensive Family Life Education
• §272. Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

The Guiding Principles guide education in Maine and should be reflected throughout the Health Education and Physical Education curriculums.

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