All students will acquire the knowledge and skills of what is most essential to become individuals who possess health and physical literacy and pursue a life of wellness. They develop the habits necessary to live healthy, productive lives that positively impact their families, schools and communities.

A quality comprehensive health and physical education program fosters a population that: Maintains mental health awareness and relies on social/emotional support systems; Engages in a physically active lifestyle; Maintains awareness of health and wellness and how to access resources; Recognizes the influence of media, peers, technology, and cultural norms in making informed health-related decisions as a consumer of health products and wellness services; Practices effective cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution skills; Builds and maintains healthy relationships; Accepts and respects individual and cultural differences; and Advocates for personal, family, community, and global wellness and is aware of local, national and global public health and climate change.