Format
1. Influences on an individual's behavior
2. Effective communication in relationships
3. Perspective taking during conflict
4. Decision making skills during conflict
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
1.Identify potential influences on thoughts, feelings, and behavior for the purpose of analyzing the impact of those influences on health and well-being.
2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills, emphasizing respect and consideration of others.
3. Evaluate the potential outcomes of decisions on the social and emotional health of oneself and others.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Standard 1 Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Standard 2 Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 4 Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 5 Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Standard 7 Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
State Standards
Pennsylvania Health, Safety, & Physical Education
Grade 9
10.1.9 Concepts of Health, A Factors that Impact Development (relationships)
10.2.9 Healthful LIving, C Health Messages (media)
10.2.9 Healthful Living, D Decision Making
10.3.9 Safety & Injury Prevention, A Individual Responsibility (violence prevention)
10.3.9 Safety & Injury Prevention, C Strategies to Avoid/Manage Conflict
11.2.9 Balancing Responsibility, A Solve Dilemmas with Reasoning
11.2.9 Balancing Responsibility, E Impact of Technology
11.2.9 Balancing Responsibility, H Interpersonal Communication Skills