CLUSTER
Human Services
COURSE
Fundamentals of Health and Safety
WVEIS CODE
1049
Course Description:
SKILL SETS
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Factors Influencing Health Behaviors
Health Information, Products and Services
Communication Skills to Enhance Health
Safety Practices and Procedures
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Fundamentals of Health and Safety
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
 the relationship between health behaviors and personal health.
 the effects of environmental factors on personal health.
 the effects of heredity and family history on personal health.
 strategies for the reduction and prevention of health problems.
Students will
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discuss how appropriate health care promotes personal health.
identify dimensions of health (physical, emotional, social) and describe healthy
behaviors.
 describe unhealthy/risky behaviors and the interrelationship between health
behaviors and the dimensions of health.
 identify major chronic diseases that impact human body systems.
 describe environmental factors that affect personal health such as heat index, air
quality, gangs, weapons, etc.
 describe ways personal health may be affected by heredity and family history
such as heart disease, obesity, mental health, etc.
 identify strategies to reduce or prevent injuries and other health problems such
as recognizing symptoms of depression and reporting them to responsible
adults, avoiding unsafe places and situations, etc.
 explain the outcomes of unhealthy or risky behaviors.
 describe appropriate health care practices (such as obtaining immunizations,
and physical exams, using safety equipment, seeking counseling, etc.) and how
they promote personal health.
 identify common communicable and chronic diseases and how they impact
human body systems.
 examine strategies for prevention, detection and treatment of communicable
and chronic diseases.
Factors Influencing Health Behaviors
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
 the role of family health beliefs on the personal health.
 the role of culture, including technologies on personal health.
 the influence of peers on personal health.
 the influence of school and community on personal health.
Students will
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describe the influence of family on health beliefs, practices and behaviors such
as religious beliefs, activities, interests, etc.
describe the influence of culture, including technology, on health beliefs,
practices and behaviors such as social acceptance of alcohol and drug use,
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Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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Performance Objectives
public messages regarding appearance, etc.
 describe the influence of peers on health beliefs, practices and behaviors such as
alcohol and drug use, sexual activity, violence, etc. and demonstrate appropriate
refusal skills regarding participation in unhealthy/risky behaviors.
 research marketing strategies behind health and unhealthy media messages.
 critique school and public health policies that influence health promotion and
disease prevention such as educational programs and availability of physical
activities and facilities.
 describe the consequences of following the influences of family, peers and
culture related to personal health behaviors.
Health Information, Products and Services
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
 valid health information, products and services that enhance health.
 resources for accessing valid health information, products and services.
Students will
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examine the validity of health information, products and services such as
advertisements, infomercials and Internet messages.
 demonstrate the ability to access valid, health information, products and
services to enhance health.
 determine situations when specific professional health services or providers
may be required.
 compare the cost of health products and services in order to assess value.
Communication Skills to Enhance Health
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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skills for effective interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and
avoid or reduce health risks.
 decision-making skills to enhance health.
 goal-setting skills to enhance health.
 advocacy skills to enhance health of self and others.
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describe potential causes of miscommunication/conflict in families, schools and
communities.
demonstrate verbal and nonverbal skills and strategies for effective
communication with family, peers and others to enhance health (such as for
effective listening, effective questioning, assertiveness, refusal, negotiation,
teamwork, etc.).
describe ways to ask for, accept and offer assistance to enhance health of self
and others.
describe health related situations requiring the application of a thoughtful,
prepared plan of action.
discuss potential outcomes of alternatives in various situations.
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explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors.
demonstrate methods for selecting healthy alternatives.
examine strategies for developing individual health goals.
examine personal health practices and apply strategies to set personal goals that
generate health practices and behaviors to maintain and/or improve personal
health.
 discuss strategies for implementing the personal health plan.
 discuss methods for varying goals with changing abilities and needs.
 explain the importance of advocating for the responsible/positive health
behaviors of others.
 identify methods for promoting positive health messages.
Safety Practices and Procedures
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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safety practices, policies, procedures and strategies related to both personal and
environmental safety.
 certifications and requirements for safety-related jobs.
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define personal and environmental safety on the job.
anticipate and avoid or mitigate potential safety risks for self and client.
list health and safety tools of the trade and assemble a safety kit.
plan safe and appropriate responses to a variety of dangers and emergencies.
identify options for further preparedness training and research.
identify causes, prevention and treatments for injuries.
list responsible actions to create a safe and healthy environment.
demonstrate proficiency in first aid, CPR, AED, babysitting and other areas
related to certifications such as ATV and gun safety.
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