Prince Edward Island - Physical and Health Education 7PHEA

Health Literacy

HL1: Understand nutrition, fitness components, influences and decision making related to a healthy lifestyle.

Learners who have achieve this outcome should be able to…

Analyze how personal choices, cultural factors, and environmental influences impact healthy behaviors and decision-making, such as the impact of advertising on food choices or how cultural traditions can impact physical activity levels.

Develop and apply strategies for making healthy choices in daily life, such as selecting nutrient-dense foods and incorporating regular physical activity, as evidenced by the creation of a personalized wellness plan.

Evaluate the reliability and validity of nutrition and fitness information sources, and critically analyze claims made in advertisements or media messages.

Apply personal grooming/cleanliness habits, and evaluate the impact of grooming/cosmetic advertisements on personal grooming habits/choices

MediaSmarts Resources

HL2: Use strategies and skills to make healthy decisions related to substance use and addictive behaviours.

Learners who have achieve this outcome should be able to…

Critique various sources of information related to substance use and addictive behaviors, such as media, advertising, and public perceptions,

Evaluate personal and environmental influences on substance use and addictive behaviors, such as social norms, family history, and access to drugs and alcohol