Core Concepts (NHES 1)

Resources for Core Concepts/Functional Health Knowledge (National Health Education Standards #1)

Note: Health Education Topic Areas are put into alphabetical order. Also, resources may be applicable to more than one topic area. Click on a subject to learn more.

Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Body Image

Climate Change/Environmental Health

Dimensions of Wellness

Disease Prevention & Intervention

Emotional Health & Mental Health

Family Life/Sexuality Education

Living in a World with Social Media

Nutrition/Healthy Eating

Physical Health & Activity

Prejudice

The Realities of Porn

Safety

Sexuality Education

Please refer to Family Life/Sexuality Education Section

Tobacco Use (including vaping use)

Trauma Informed Education

Violence Prevention