Appendix I-4 Classroom-level Content Outlines

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS) 2012

Health Education

Classroom Questionnaire Content

General Course Characteristics and Content

• Class description

• Topics for student instruction

• Materials used to teach health education

Alcohol or Other Drug Use Prevention Instruction

Tobacco Use Prevention Instruction

Nutrition and Dietary Behavior Instruction

Physical Activity and Fitness Instruction

Human Sexuality Instruction

• Pregnancy prevention

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention

• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) prevention

Emotional and Mental Health Instruction

Suicide Prevention Instruction

Violence Prevention Instruction

Injury Prevention and Safety Instruction

Personal Health and Wellness Instruction

Teaching Techniques

• Teaching techniques

• Methods to highlight diversity and cultural values

• Family and community involvement in health education

• Student assessments

• Teaching students with long-term disabilities

Health Education Teacher

• Education

• Certifications

• Professional development

School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS) 2012

Physical Education and Activity

Classroom Questionnaire Content

General Course Characteristics and Content

Physical Activities

• Topics for student instruction

• Contact hours spent on different types of activities

• Selection of activities

Teaching and Evaluation Techniques

• Teaching methods

• Family and community involvement in physical education

• Fitness testing

• Individualized physical activity plans

• Student assessment

Students with Disabilities

Physical Education Teacher

• Education

• Certifications

• Professional development