Health Educators Toolbox
The Health Education toolbox is a member benefit that will provide you with information related to health education and related technology.
Health Literacy
Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.
The Importance of Health Education
Health education helps empower individuals to live healthier lives by improving their physical, mental, emotional and social health by increasing their knowledge and influencing their attitudes about caring for their well-being and the well-being of others.
NJAHPERD Student Learning Standards
The standards provide a blueprint for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment, and reflect the latest research for effective health and physical education programs. The primary focus of the standards consists of the development of concepts and skills that promote and influence healthy behaviors.
Physical Educators Toolbox
The Physical Education toolbox is a member benefit that will provide you with information related to physical education, APE, aquatics, coaching, exercise science, technology, recreation, and dance.
Physical Literacy
Physical literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.
The Importance of Physical Education
Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Supporting schools to establish physical education daily can provide students with the ability and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. (CDC, 2023)
NJAHPERD Student Learning Standards
The standards provide a blueprint for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment, and reflect the latest research for effective health and physical education programs. The primary focus of the standards consists of the development of concepts and skills that promote and influence healthy behaviors.