High School Diploma Health and Physical Education Syllabus

Health and Physical Education syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Health and Physical Education in High School Diploma, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   Personal Health and Wellness

   3 topics

   • Nutrition and Healthy Eating
     • Macronutrients and micronutrients
     • Reading nutrition labels and meal planning
   • Physical Activity and Fitness
     • Components of physical fitness
     • Exercise principles and goal setting
   • Sleep, Hygiene, and Wellness
     • Importance of rest and self-care
     • Preventive health practices
2. 2

   Mental and Emotional Health

   3 topics

   • Stress Management
     • Identifying stressors and coping strategies
     • Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
   • Emotional Well-being
     • Recognizing emotions and resilience
     • Mental health disorders and seeking help
   • Healthy Relationships
     • Communication and conflict resolution
     • Boundaries and consent
3. 3

   Safety and Substance Awareness

   3 topics

   • Substance Use Prevention
     • Effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs
     • Addiction and refusal skills
   • Injury Prevention and First Aid
     • Basic first aid and CPR
     • Emergency response
   • Disease Prevention
     • Communicable and noncommunicable diseases
     • Immunization and public health
4. 4

   Physical Education and Movement

   3 topics

   • Team and Individual Sports
     • Rules and strategies of major sports
     • Sportsmanship and teamwork
   • Movement and Skill Development
     • Motor skills and coordination
     • Lifetime fitness activities
   • Fitness Assessment
     • Measuring and tracking fitness
     • Designing a personal fitness plan

Health and Physical Education flashcards for High School Diploma

18 of 51 cards from the Health and Physical Education deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What are the six classes of essential nutrients the human body requires?

   Carbohydrates, proteins, fats (lipids), vitamins, minerals, and water.

2. How many kilocalories per gram do carbohydrates, proteins, and fats each provide?

   Carbohydrates and proteins provide 4 kcal/gram; fats provide 9 kcal/gram.

3. What is the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient?

   Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) are needed in large amounts and supply energy; micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are needed in small amounts and regulate body processes.

4. Which vitamins are fat-soluble, and how does that affect their storage?

   Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble; they are stored in body fat and the liver, so excess intake can build up to toxic levels.

5. In nutrition, what does the acronym MyPlate's five food groups consist of?

   Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.

6. What is the recommended daily water intake guideline often cited for general health?

   About 8 cups (roughly 2 liters) per day, with more needed during exercise or hot weather.

7. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats in terms of health and structure?

   Saturated fats have no double bonds, are usually solid at room temperature, and raise LDL cholesterol; unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds, are usually liquid, and are heart-healthier.

8. What is the formula for Body Mass Index (BMI) using metric units?

   BMI = weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m^2).

9. What BMI range is classified as a healthy/normal weight for adults?

   A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal; below 18.5 is underweight, 25-29.9 is overweight, and 30 or above is obese.

10. What are the five components of health-related physical fitness?

    Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

11. What are the skill-related components of fitness?

    Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.

12. What does the FITT principle stand for in exercise programming?

    Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of exercise.

13. What is the principle of progressive overload?

    To improve fitness, the body must be gradually challenged with greater demands (more weight, reps, time, or intensity) than it is used to.

14. What is the principle of specificity in training?

    The body adapts specifically to the type of exercise performed, so training should match the targeted fitness goal or activity.

15. How do you calculate maximum heart rate (MHR) using the common age formula?

    MHR = 220 minus your age in years.

16. What is the target heart rate zone for moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise?

    Generally 50-85% of your maximum heart rate.

17. What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

    Aerobic exercise uses oxygen for sustained, lower-intensity activity (e.g., jogging); anaerobic exercise is high-intensity, short-duration activity without relying on oxygen (e.g., sprinting, weightlifting).

18. How much moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week do U.S. guidelines recommend for teens?

    At least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day for children and adolescents.

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