Health and Physical Education Curriculum

Health and physical education K-12 instruction promotes healthy behaviors for today and into the future. The following are skills that are fundamental to instruction at all levels:

• Setting goals
• Making decisions
• Accessing scientifically and medically accurate information
• Analyzing external influence
• Utilizing appropriate interpersonal communication
• Self management

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Wellness at ASD

Wellness across the district is the responsibility of more than just the Health and PE Program. Check out what these other programs and departments are doing:

• ASD Wellness »
  In 2006 ASD implemented a wellness policy designed to steer employees and students toward healthy alternatives. Read the ASD Ad Hoc Wellness Committee's recommendations here (PDF).

• Get Outdoors Alaska
  This site provides excellent suggestions, a calendar of events and other information about enjoyable, family activities in and around Anchorage.

• Healthy Futures
  Engage in this statewide initiative that encourages children and youth to become and stay active. Visit their website | Find them on Facebook | Follow them on Twitter

• Health Services Department »
  This ASD department strives to provide accessible, quality health and nursing care for every student through school nursing services.

• Student Nutrition Department »
  ASD's Student Nutrition Department provides students at every school with high-quality, nutritious food