Health (Grades 5–12) Subtest 1

Subarea II. Physical Health

0005

Understand human body systems and physical, social, emotional, and intellectual factors that influence health and growth and development.

identifying structures, components, and functions of major body systems
demonstrating knowledge of the influence of genetics, family history, personal behaviors, and environmental factors on health, growth and development, and the functioning of body systems
demonstrating knowledge of stages and characteristics of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood
analyzing ways in which physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental factors influence health

0006

Understand the importance of health-enhancing dietary practices.

distinguishing between types, forms, and sources of nutrients in the diet
recognizing the functions of nutrients and their effects on energy processes, physical performance, and body composition
demonstrating knowledge of nutritional principles, guidelines, and planning tools for healthy diets
evaluating nutritional needs, concerns, and requirements for various ages, fitness levels, health conditions, and purposes
applying knowledge of skills and strategies for locating, interpreting, and analyzing nutritional information related to foods, supplements, and diet products
demonstrating knowledge of factors and considerations in designing, selecting, monitoring, and adjusting dietary and weight management plans
analyzing how dietary practices affect health and the functioning of body systems

0007

Understand principles, components, and benefits of health-related physical fitness.

identifying the health-related components of physical fitness (i.e., cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition)
recognizing physiological changes that result from regular physical activity
analyzing factors that affect physical fitness and health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle
identifying principles (e.g., frequency, intensity, duration, overload, progression) and methods for designing, implementing, and monitoring personal health and fitness plans (e.g., evaluating the need for lifestyle changes, setting realistic goals)
analyzing ways in which physical activity promotes mental and social health and helps prevent illness and disease