WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
1.
Percentage of schools in which students take the following number of required health education courses.
a.
0 courses
b.
1 course
0.0
0.0
NA
0.0
73.7
21.4
NA
39.5
c.
15.8
12.3
2 courses
NA
13.8
d.
0.0
3 courses
53.7
NA
30.8
e.
10.5
12.6
4 or more courses
NA
15.9
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
2.
Percentage of schools that taught a required health education course in each of the following grades.*
NA
a.
Sixth grade
93.2
NA
91.6
NA
b.
92.0
Seventh grade
76.2
90.1
NA
c.
92.9
Eighth grade
83.7
91.7
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Among schools with students in that grade.
NA = Not available
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
2.
Percentage of schools that taught a required health education course in each of the following grades.*
71.2
d.
Ninth grade
NA
77.9
72.5
e.
74.9
Tenth grade
NA
54.2
71.0
29.3
f.
NA
Eleventh grade
16.7
27.0
29.3
g.
NA
Twelfth grade
16.7
27.0
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Among schools with students in that grade.
NA = Not available
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
3.
Percentage of schools that require students who fail a required health education course to repeat it.*
98.4
5.4
100.0
46.1
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Among those schools in which students take one or more required health education courses in any of grades 6 through 12.
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
4.
Percentage of schools in which those who teach health education are provided with the following materials.
a.
100.0
96.7
Goals, objectives, and expected
outcomes for health education
NA
97.6
b.
64.1
A chart describing the annual scope
and sequence of instruction for
health education
54.0
NA
57.7
77.7
c.
d.
70.1
Plans for how to assess student
performance in health education
NA
72.2
83.2
79.8
A written health education
curriculum
NA
79.6
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
5.
Percentage of schools in which the health education curriculum addresses each of the following skills.
a.
b.
c.
d.
98.4
97.6
Comprehending concepts related to
health promotion and disease
prevention to enhance health
NA
98.1
98.4
97.6
Analyzing the influence of family,
peers, culture, media, technology,
and other factors on health behaviors
NA
98.1
98.4
95.6
Accessing valid information and
products and services to enhance
health
NA
97.0
98.4
97.6
Using interpersonal communication
skills to enhance health and avoid or
reduce health risks
NA
98.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
5.
Percentage of schools in which the health education curriculum addresses each of the following skills.
e.
98.4
97.6
Using decision-making skills to
enhance health
NA
98.1
f.
98.4
96.7
Using goal-setting skills to enhance
health
NA
97.6
g.
h.
98.4
97.6
Practicing health-enhancing
behaviors to avoid or reduce risks
NA
98.1
98.4
97.6
Advocating for personal, family, and
community health
NA
98.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
6.
Percentage of schools in which health education instruction is required for students in any of grades 6 through 12.
100.0
97.9
NA
98.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
7.
Percentage of schools in which teachers tried to increase student knowledge on each of the following topics in a required course in any of grades 6 through
12.
a.
b.
100.0
100.0
Alcohol- or other drug-use
prevention
NA
100.0
87.6
Asthma
77.6
NA
81.8
c.
100.0
100.0
Emotional and mental health
NA
99.3
d.
94.8
Foodborne illness prevention
80.3
NA
87.0
e.
98.4
Human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) prevention
94.0
NA
96.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
7.
Percentage of schools in which teachers tried to increase student knowledge on each of the following topics in a required course in any of grades 6 through
12.
96.6
f.
79.3
Human sexuality
NA
87.2
g.
h.
98.4
96.9
Infectious disease prevention (e.g.,
influenza [flu] prevention)
NA
97.7
93.5
96.1
Injury prevention and safety
NA
95.5
i.
100.0
97.6
Nutrition and dietary behavior
NA
98.7
j.
100.0
100.0
Physical activity and fitness
NA
100.0
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
7.
Percentage of schools in which teachers tried to increase student knowledge on each of the following topics in a required course in any of grades 6 through
12.
100.0
k.
83.2
Pregnancy prevention
NA
90.6
l.
98.4
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
prevention
88.2
NA
92.8
91.6
m. Suicide prevention
84.4
NA
87.0
n.
100.0
100.0
Tobacco-use prevention
NA
100.0
o.
96.6
99.1
Violence prevention (e.g., bullying,
fighting, or dating violence
prevention)
NA
98.3
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
8.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following tobacco-use prevention topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6
through 12.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
100.0
99.0
Identifying tobacco products and the
harmful substances they contain
NA
98.9
100.0
99.0
Identifying short- and long-term
health consequences of tobacco use
NA
99.5
96.6
100.0
Identifying legal, social, economic,
and cosmetic consequences of
tobacco use
NA
98.8
98.4
98.8
Understanding the addictive nature
of nicotine
NA
98.8
94.8
93.4
Effects of tobacco use on athletic
performance
NA
94.4
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
8.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following tobacco-use prevention topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6
through 12.
f.
g.
h.
100.0
100.0
Effects of second-hand smoke and
benefits of a smoke-free
environment
NA
99.4
96.6
100.0
Understanding the social influences
on tobacco use, including media,
family, peers, and culture
NA
98.8
98.4
99.0
Identifying reasons why students do
and do not use tobacco
NA
98.9
i.
j.
87.9
91.0
Making accurate assessments of how
many peers use tobacco
NA
90.6
96.9
98.2
Using interpersonal communication
skills to avoid tobacco use (e.g.,
refusal skills, assertiveness)
NA
97.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
8.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following tobacco-use prevention topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6
through 12.
93.2
k.
l.
Using goal-setting and decisionmaking skills related to not using
tobacco
97.8
NA
96.3
95.0
Finding valid information and
services related to tobacco-use
prevention and cessation
89.1
NA
92.0
91.6
93.6
m. Supporting others who abstain from
or want to quit using tobacco
NA
92.2
96.9
n.
91.5
Supporting school and community
action to support a tobacco-free
environment
NA
93.5
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
8.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following tobacco-use prevention topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6
through 12.
98.2
o.
Identifying harmful effects of
tobacco use on fetal development
93.1
NA
94.9
83.0
77.7
All 15 tobacco-use prevention
topics*
NA
80.2
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Responses to question 8 a through o all are "yes."
NA = Not available
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 6, 7, or 8.
NA
a.
b.
c.
88.1
The differences between HIV and
AIDS
NA
87.6
NA
How HIV and other STDs are
transmitted
87.3
NA
84.9
NA
How HIV and other STDs are
diagnosed and treated
79.9
NA
78.4
d.
e.
NA
Health consequences of HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy
85.4
NA
83.2
NA
The relationship among HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy
80.0
NA
78.5
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 6, 7, or 8.
NA
f.
g.
h.
86.5
The relationship between alcohol
and other drug use and risk for HIV,
other STDs, and pregnancy
NA
85.3
NA
The benefits of being sexually
abstinent
86.0
NA
84.8
NA
How to prevent HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
88.6
NA
87.1
i.
j.
NA
How to access valid and reliable
health information, products, and
services related to HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
77.6
NA
78.5
NA
The influences of media, family, and
social and cultural norms on sexual
behavior
78.4
NA
78.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 6, 7, or 8.
NA
k.
l.
80.5
Communication and negotiation
skills related to eliminating or
reducing risk for HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
NA
80.0
NA
Goal-setting and decision-making
skills related to eliminating or
reducing risk for HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
83.2
NA
83.4
NA
m. Compassion for persons living with
HIV or AIDS
75.0
NA
73.2
n.
o.
NA
Efficacy of condoms, that is, how
well condoms work and do not work
62.0
NA
60.6
NA
The importance of using condoms
consistently and correctly
50.4
NA
49.4
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 6, 7, or 8.
NA
p.
37.9
How to obtain condoms
NA
36.4
q.
NA
How to correctly use a condom
29.0
NA
28.5
r.
NA
How to obtain contraceptives, other
than condoms
36.1
NA
34.8
s.
t.
NA
How to correctly use contraceptives,
other than condoms
30.9
NA
31.3
NA
The importance of using
contraceptive methods, other than
condoms, consistently and correctly
39.5
NA
40.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 6, 7, or 8.
NA
u.
The importance of using a condom at
the same time as another form of
contraception to prevent both
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
and pregnancy
43.4
NA
44.3
NA
v.
81.3
How to create and sustain healthy
and respectful relationships
NA
81.7
NA
20.7
All 22 HIV, STD, and pregnancy
prevention topics*
NA
21.3
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Responses to question 9 a through v all are "yes."
NA = Not available
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
98.2
a.
b.
c.
The differences between HIV and
AIDS
NA
NA
How HIV and other STDs are
transmitted
NA
NA
How HIV and other STDs are
diagnosed and treated
NA
NA
97.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
d.
e.
100.0
Health consequences of HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy
NA
NA
The relationship among HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy
NA
NA
100.0
100.0
100.0
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
100.0
f.
g.
h.
The relationship between alcohol
and other drug use and risk for HIV,
other STDs, and pregnancy
NA
NA
The benefits of being sexually
abstinent
NA
NA
How to prevent HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
NA
NA
100.0
100.0
100.0
98.4
98.7
i.
j.
96.9
How to access valid and reliable
health information, products, and
services related to HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
NA
NA
97.4
98.4
The influences of media, family, and
social and cultural norms on sexual
behavior
NA
NA
98.7
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
95.3
k.
l.
Communication and negotiation
skills related to eliminating or
reducing risk for HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
NA
NA
Goal-setting and decision-making
skills related to eliminating or
reducing risk for HIV, other STDs,
and pregnancy
NA
NA
96.2
96.8
96.1
91.4
m. Compassion for persons living with
HIV or AIDS
NA
NA
90.2
n.
o.
89.9
Efficacy of condoms, that is, how
well condoms work and do not work
NA
NA
The importance of using condoms
consistently and correctly
NA
NA
90.5
85.1
83.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
81.4
p.
NA
NA
How to obtain condoms
80.7
q.
63.8
How to correctly use a condom
NA
NA
66.4
r.
81.0
How to obtain contraceptives, other
than condoms
NA
NA
80.4
s.
t.
65.6
How to correctly use contraceptives,
other than condoms
NA
NA
The importance of using
contraceptive methods, other than
condoms, consistently and correctly
NA
NA
67.9
83.3
85.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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WEST VIRGINIA
2012 School Health Profiles Report
Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
9.
Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention topics in a required course for students in any of
grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
86.7
u.
The importance of using a condom at
the same time as another form of
contraception to prevent both
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
and pregnancy
NA
How to create and sustain healthy
and respectful relationships
NA
NA
87.9
95.0
v.
NA
95.9
55.2
NA
All 22 HIV, STD, and pregnancy
prevention topics*
NA
56.6
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Responses to question 9 a through v all are "yes."
NA = Not available
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10. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught about each of the following contraceptives in a required course for students in any of grades 9 through 12.
74.6
a.
Birth control pill (e.g., Ortho Tricyclen)
NA
NA
72.1
b.
64.1
Birth control patch (e.g., Ortho Evra)
NA
NA
62.2
65.6
c.
NA
NA
Birth control ring (e.g., NuvaRing)
63.5
68.7
d.
NA
NA
Birth control shot (e.g., DepoProvera)
64.7
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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10. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught about each of the following contraceptives in a required course for students in any of grades 9 through 12.
57.8
e.
Implants (e.g., Implanon)
NA
NA
55.8
f.
70.3
Intrauterine device (IUD; e.g.,
Mirena, ParaGard)
NA
NA
67.3
61.5
g.
Emergency contraception (e.g., Plan
B)
NA
NA
All 7 contraceptives*
NA
NA
58.8
50.5
49.9
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Reponses to question 10 a through g all are "yes."
NA = Not available
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11. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following nutrition and dietary behavior topics in a required course for students in any of grades
6 through 12.
a.
100.0
96.4
Benefits of healthy eating
NA
98.0
b.
c.
100.0
Food guidance using the current
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
(e.g., MyPlate or MyPyramid)
93.4
NA
96.3
100.0
Using food labels
95.2
NA
97.3
d.
e.
100.0
Balancing food intake and physical
activity
95.5
NA
97.5
100.0
96.4
Eating more fruits, vegetables, and
whole grain products
NA
98.0
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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11. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following nutrition and dietary behavior topics in a required course for students in any of grades
6 through 12.
f.
g.
100.0
96.4
Choosing foods that are low in fat,
saturated fat, and cholesterol
NA
98.0
100.0
Using sugars in moderation
95.5
NA
97.5
h.
100.0
Using salt and sodium in moderation
95.5
NA
97.5
i.
96.3
93.2
Eating more calcium-rich foods
NA
94.8
j.
96.3
Food safety
88.6
NA
92.3
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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Weighted Lead Health Education Teacher Survey Results
11. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following nutrition and dietary behavior topics in a required course for students in any of grades
6 through 12.
k.
94.7
94.3
Preparing healthy meals and snacks
NA
94.9
l.
100.0
Risks of unhealthy weight control
practices
95.2
NA
97.3
100.0
m. Accepting body size differences
94.0
NA
96.6
n.
98.2
Signs, symptoms, and treatment for
eating disorders
91.2
NA
94.4
92.9
All 14 nutrition and dietary behavior
topics*
81.8
NA
87.2
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Responses to question 11 a through n all are "yes."
NA = Not available
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12. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following physical activity topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6 through
12.
a.
b.
c.
98.4
98.0
Physical, psychological, or social
benefits of physical activity
NA
98.3
Health-related fitness (i.e.,
cardiorespiratory endurance,
muscular endurance, muscular
strength, flexibility, and body
composition)
98.4
98.3
NA
98.5
95.0
98.3
Phases of a workout (i.e., warm-up,
workout, and cool down)
NA
97.3
d.
e.
98.4
94.7
How much physical activity is
enough (i.e., determining frequency,
intensity, time, and type of physical
activity)
NA
96.5
89.8
86.6
Developing an individualized
physical activity plan
NA
88.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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12. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following physical activity topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6 through
12.
f.
g.
h.
86.6
88.8
Monitoring progress toward reaching
goals in an individualized physical
activity plan
NA
88.9
95.0
92.7
Overcoming barriers to physical
activity
NA
93.4
95.0
97.0
Decreasing sedentary activities (e.g.,
television viewing)
NA
96.5
i.
j.
96.9
96.0
Opportunities for physical activity in
the community
NA
96.0
96.9
98.2
Preventing injury during physical
activity
NA
97.9
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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12. Percentage of schools in which teachers taught each of the following physical activity topics in a required course for students in any of grades 6 through
12.
96.6
k.
Weather-related safety (e.g.,
avoiding heat stroke, hypothermia,
and sunburn while physically active)
93.7
NA
95.3
96.6
l.
87.9
Dangers of using performanceenhancing drugs (e.g., steroids)
NA
92.0
79.3
74.9
All 12 physical activity topics*
NA
77.1
0
High Schools
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
*Responses to question 12 a through l all are "yes."
NA = Not available
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13. Percentage of schools that provided any HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention programs for ethnic/racial minority youth at high risk, including after-school
or supplemental programs, that did each of the following activities.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Provided curricula or supplementary
materials that include pictures,
information, and learning
experiences that reflect the life
experiences of these youth in their
communities
Provided curricula or supplementary
materials in the primary languages of
the youth and families
Facilitated access to direct health
services or arrangements with
providers not on school property who
have experience in serving these
youth in the community
30.2
27.4
NA
29.4
24.7
19.9
NA
22.6
35.2
23.6
NA
29.0
Facilitated access to direct social
services and psychological services
NA
or arrangements with providers not
on school property who have
experience in serving these youth in
the community
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
Middle Schools
33.3
23.6
27.7
20
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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14. Percentage of schools that provide curricula or supplementary materials that include HIV, STD, or pregnancy prevention information that is relevant to
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
35.7
15.9
NA
23.6
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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15. Percentage of schools in which health education staff worked with the following groups on health education activities during the current school year.
a.
91.4
88.7
Physical education staff
NA
89.3
b.
91.6
Health services staff (e.g., nurses)
81.7
NA
85.6
c.
d.
62.9
Mental health or social services staff
(e.g., psychologists, counselors, and
social workers)
74.7
NA
70.7
40.4
Nutrition or food service staff
53.0
NA
47.4
e.
49.6
School health council, committee, or
team
60.3
NA
57.3
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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16. Percentage of schools that provided parents and families with health information designed to increase parent and family knowledge of the following topics
during the current school year.
31.5
a.
b.
26.7
HIV prevention, STD prevention, or
teen pregnancy prevention
NA
28.9
49.1
50.0
Tobacco-use prevention
NA
48.9
c.
48.8
Physical activity
62.2
NA
55.6
d.
45.7
Nutrition and healthy eating
60.9
NA
53.8
e.
14.9
Asthma
35.3
NA
27.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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17. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
a.
b.
37.0
33.0
Alcohol- or other drug-use
prevention
NA
35.0
26.5
23.2
Asthma
NA
25.6
c.
33.3
Emotional and mental health
24.4
NA
28.2
d.
24.7
23.8
Foodborne illness prevention
NA
24.7
e.
28.1
HIV prevention
21.3
NA
24.0
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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17. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
26.5
f.
18.0
Human sexuality
NA
22.2
g.
h.
45.6
Infectious disease prevention (e.g.,
flu prevention)
35.4
NA
39.4
38.8
42.1
Injury prevention and safety
NA
40.7
i.
39.1
Nutrition and dietary behavior
34.8
NA
37.2
j.
57.4
Physical activity and fitness
63.2
NA
60.5
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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17. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
36.7
k.
19.6
Pregnancy prevention
NA
27.9
l.
31.7
STD prevention
16.2
NA
23.0
33.0
m. Suicide prevention
22.8
NA
26.6
n.
36.2
34.5
Tobacco-use prevention
NA
35.6
o.
66.9
Violence prevention (e.g., bullying,
fighting, or dating violence
prevention)
59.3
NA
61.7
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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18. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
28.3
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
19.9
Describing how widespread HIV and
other STD infections are and the
consequences of these infections
NA
23.9
28.1
Understanding the modes of
transmission and effective
prevention strategies for HIV and
other STDs
21.0
NA
24.4
24.7
20.7
Identifying populations of youth who
are at high risk of being infected
with HIV and other STDs
NA
23.0
21.2
23.4
Implementing health education
strategies using prevention messages
that are likely to be effective in
reaching youth
NA
24.7
12.1
Teaching HIV prevention education
to students with physical, medical, or
cognitive disabilities
16.5
NA
15.5
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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18. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
15.7
15.6
Teaching HIV prevention education
to students of various cultural
backgrounds
NA
17.0
20.7
16.7
Using interactive teaching methods
for HIV prevention education (e.g.,
role plays or cooperative group
activities)
NA
19.4
24.7
Teaching essential skills for health
behavior change related to HIV
prevention and guiding student
practice of these skills
15.6
NA
20.1
21.0
Teaching about health-promoting
social norms and beliefs related to
HIV prevention
15.7
NA
18.9
15.7
14.7
Strategies for involving parents,
families, and others in student
learning of HIV prevention
education
NA
17.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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18. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
23.1
k.
l.
15.4
Assessing students' performance in
HIV prevention education
NA
19.4
21.2
Implementing standards-based HIV
prevention education curricula and
student assessment
16.3
NA
19.3
21.0
m. Using technology to improve HIV
prevention education instruction
15.6
NA
18.2
n.
o.
12.3
13.2
Teaching HIV prevention education
to students with limited English
proficiency
NA
13.7
13.9
14.4
Addressing community concerns and
challenges related to HIV prevention
education
NA
15.0
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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18. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
32.1
p.
Describing the prevalence and
potential effects of teen pregnancy
18.6
NA
25.1
29.6
q.
17.6
Identifying populations of youth who
are at high risk of becoming
pregnant
NA
23.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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19. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher would like to receive professional development on each of the following topics.
84.5
a.
b.
71.2
Alcohol- or other drug-use
prevention
NA
75.8
58.6
55.1
Asthma
NA
56.9
c.
76.4
Emotional and mental health
66.3
NA
70.0
d.
51.2
52.9
Foodborne illness prevention
NA
52.4
e.
75.9
HIV prevention
66.7
NA
69.6
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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19. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher would like to receive professional development on each of the following topics.
79.6
f.
60.7
Human sexuality
NA
66.2
g.
h.
65.6
Infectious disease prevention (e.g.,
flu prevention)
59.0
NA
61.5
67.2
Injury prevention and safety
60.3
NA
62.9
i.
75.6
Nutrition and dietary behavior
66.2
NA
70.4
j.
65.4
Physical activity and fitness
71.1
NA
69.5
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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19. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher would like to receive professional development on each of the following topics.
79.6
k.
62.2
Pregnancy prevention
NA
70.2
l.
78.0
STD prevention
66.5
NA
70.2
79.3
76.1
m. Suicide prevention
NA
77.9
n.
69.1
65.9
Tobacco-use prevention
NA
67.2
o.
78.0
77.2
Violence prevention (e.g., bullying,
fighting, or dating violence
prevention)
NA
77.6
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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20. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
39.1
a.
b.
c.
45.8
Teaching students with physical,
medical, or cognitive disabilities
NA
44.0
29.9
Teaching students of various cultural
backgrounds
34.8
NA
34.0
26.2
Teaching students with limited
English proficiency
19.0
NA
22.6
d.
e.
10.5
Teaching students of different sexual
orientations or gender identities
14.9
NA
14.7
49.4
Using interactive teaching methods
(e.g., role plays or cooperative group
activities)
55.8
NA
54.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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20. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher received professional development (e.g., workshops, conferences, continuing education,
or any other kind of in-service) on each of the following topics during the past two years.
39.6
f.
Encouraging family or community
involvement
46.1
NA
46.4
g.
40.7
38.5
Teaching skills for behavior change
NA
40.6
h.
i.
Classroom management techniques
(e.g., social skills training,
environmental modification, conflict
resolution and mediation, and
behavior management)
55.9
60.0
NA
60.1
42.0
40.1
Assessing or evaluating students in
health education
NA
41.6
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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21. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher would like to receive professional development on each of the following topics.
a.
b.
c.
58.6
58.9
Teaching students with physical,
medical, or cognitive disabilities
NA
60.2
48.7
47.0
Teaching students of various cultural
backgrounds
NA
47.5
29.5
Teaching students with limited
English proficiency
39.3
NA
36.5
d.
e.
53.3
Teaching students of different sexual
orientations or gender identities
45.1
NA
48.8
76.0
Using interactive teaching methods
(e.g., role plays or cooperative group
activities)
61.8
NA
66.8
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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21. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher would like to receive professional development on each of the following topics.
70.6
f.
Encouraging family or community
involvement
64.3
NA
66.9
g.
70.9
70.7
Teaching skills for behavior change
NA
70.7
h.
Classroom management techniques
(e.g., social skills training,
environmental modification, conflict
resolution and mediation, and
behavior management)
60.4
56.7
NA
58.4
72.0
i.
67.3
Assessing or evaluating students in
health education
NA
67.9
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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22. Percentage of schools in which the major emphasis of the lead health education teacher's professional preparation was on the following:
a.
b.
73.2
69.7
Health and physical education
combined
NA
72.7
10.8
Health education
17.1
NA
14.1
c.
10.5
Physical education
4.0
NA
6.0
d.
Other education degree
e.
Kinesiology, exercise science, or
exercise physiology
0.0
3.6
NA
2.0
0.0
1.2
NA
0.7
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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22. Percentage of schools in which the major emphasis of the lead health education teacher's professional preparation was on the following:
f.
Home economics or family and
consumer science
g.
Biology or other science
h.
Nursing
i.
Counseling
j.
Public health
1.8
0.0
NA
0.7
0.0
1.2
NA
0.7
0.0
0.0
NA
0.0
0.0
0.0
NA
0.0
1.8
0.0
NA
0.7
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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22. Percentage of schools in which the major emphasis of the lead health education teacher's professional preparation was on the following:
0.0
k.
Nutrition
2.4
NA
1.3
1.8
l.
0.9
Other
NA
1.2
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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23. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher is certified, licensed, or endorsed by the state to teach health education in middle school
or high school.
100.0
93.1
NA
96.1
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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24. Percentage of schools in which the lead health education teacher had the following number of years of experience in teaching health education courses or
topics.
6.5
a.
12.5
1 year
NA
11.1
b.
19.7
2 to 5 years
33.2
NA
28.3
c.
20.7
17.2
6 to 9 years
NA
18.8
d.
13.6
10 to 14 years
7.1
NA
8.9
e.
39.4
15 years or more
30.1
NA
32.9
0
High Schools
NA = Not available
20
Middle Schools
40
60
Junior/Senior High Schools
80
100
All Schools
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