Health 3.2

Health behaviors. The student recognizes and performs behaviors that reduce health risks throughout the life span. The student is expected to:

• (1) explain the need for obeying safety rules at home, school, work, and play such as bike safety and avoidance of weapons;
  • (A) describe the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on physical, mental, and social health and why people should not use them;
  • (B) identify reasons for avoiding violence, gangs, weapons and drugs;
  • (C) identify examples of abuse and describe appropriate responses; and
  • (D) describe the importance of taking personal responsibility for reducing hazards, avoiding accidents, and preventing accidental injuries.