Grade 4 Health BC Learning Standards Standards

Describe factors that positively influence mental well-being and self-identity

Physical literacy

Big Ideas

Healthy and active living

Curricular Competencies

Social and community health

Mental well-being

Content

proper technique for fundamental movement skills, including non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative skills

Describe and assess strategies for promoting mental well-being

Identify and describe avoidance or assertiveness strategies to use in unsafe and/or uncomfortable situations

Participate daily in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels

Develop and apply a variety of fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and environments

Daily participation in physical activity at moderate to vigorous intensity levels benefits all aspects of our well-being.

movement concepts and strategies

Describe and assess strategies for managing problems related to mental well-being and substance use

Describe and assess strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying

Identify and describe opportunities to be physically active at school, at home, and in the community

Apply a variety of movement concepts and strategies in different physical activities

Knowing what we enjoy doing and knowing about our opportunities to participate in those activities helps us develop an active lifestyle.

ways to monitor physical exertion levels

Explore and describe strategies for managing physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty

Describe and apply strategies for developing and maintaining positive relationships

Explain the relationship of healthy eating to overall health and well-being

Apply methods of monitoring exertion levels in physical activity

Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle.

how to participate in different types of physical activities, including individual and dual activities, rhythmic activities, and games

Describe and apply strategies that promote a safe and caring environment

Identify and describe factors that influence healthy choices

Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities

Personal choices and social and environmental factors influence our health and well-being.

benefits of physical activity and exercise

Examine and explain how health messages can influence behaviours and decisions

Identify and explain factors that contribute to positive experiences in different physical activities

Developing healthy relationships helps us feel connected, supported, and valued.

practices that promote health and well-being, including those relating to physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, and illness prevention

Identify and apply strategies for pursuing personal healthy-living goals

food portion sizes and number of servings

communicable and non-communicable illnesses

media messaging and body image

strategies and skills to use in potentially hazardous, unsafe or abusive situations, including identifying common lures or tricks used by potential abusers

strategies for responding to bullying, discrimination, and violence

potential effects of psychoactive substance use, and strategies for preventing personal harm

factors that influence self-identity, including body image and social media

physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during puberty, including those involving sexuality and sexual identity