Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Comprehension of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Concepts A. Relationship Between Health Behaviors and Health. The concept of recognizing that healthy behaviors affect a person's health. B. Multiple Dimensions of Health. The concept of understanding that there are multiple dimensions of health. C. Personal Health. The concept of understanding personal health. D. Prevention of Injuries and Health Problems. The concept of recognizing ways to prevent common childhood injuries and health problems. E. Use of Health Care. The concept of understanding why it is important to seek health care. F. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Behaviors. The concept of understanding the benefits of making healthy choices. B. Analysis of Factors Affecting Health Behaviors A. External Influences on Personal Health. The concept of understanding how family and peers can influence personal health. B. Internal Influences on Personal Health. The concept of understanding how culture influences health beliefs. C. Influence of Public Policy on Health. The concept of understanding how public health and government regulations can influence health promotion and disease prevention. C. Access to Health Information, Products, and Services to Enhance Health A. Communication to Enhance Health B. Accessing Help. The concept of understanding how to access valid health information from home, school, and community. D. Use of Interpersonal Communication Skills to Enhance Health A. Communication to Enhance Health. The concept of understanding effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to enhance health. B. Self – Protection and Dealing with Conflict. The concept of understanding strategies to manage and resolve conflict. C. Asking for Help. The concept of understanding how to ask for help to enhance the health of self and others. E. Use of Decision-Making Skills to Enhance Health A. Influence on Health Decision Making. The concept of understanding how to identify circumstances that can help or hinder health decision making. B. Application of Decision Maing Skills to Health. The concept of understanding the outcomes of a health-related decision. F. Use of Goal-Setting Skills to Enhance Health A. Assessment of Health. The concept of understanding personal health practices. B. Health Related Goal Setting. The concept of understanding strategies and skills needed to attain a personal health goal.
