Health Knowledge Test (E) whole school, whole community, whole child

The CDC believes that coordinating the many parts of school health into a systematic approach can enable schools to...

build partnerships and teamwork among school health and education professionals in the school

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the CDC's School Health Education Resources (SHER)?

included with SHER materials is the CDC's Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool to help schools measure students' health knowledge

If a community, district, or school wants to implement a coordinated approach to school health, which resource does the CDC suggest to help them get started?

Building Healthier Schools publication

Which of the following is not a reason the CDC advocates for WSCC as a strategy for improving students' health and learning in our nation's schools?

upon graduation, it is essential to have healthy individuals entering the workforce and the military

Which of the following is a definition of Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

A model that incorporates the components of the Coordinated School Health approach, and the tenets of the ASCD's whole child approach to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach to learning and health in order to focus on the child, emphasize a school-wide approach, and acknowledge learning, health, and the school as being a part and reflection of the local community

Which of the following states was the first to be funded to implement Coordinated School Health, the predecessor to the WSCC approach?

NJ

Which of the following is true concerning the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)?

YRBSS monitors 6 types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults

Which of the following is true concerning the YRBSS?

YRBSS monitors students' use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs

The Healthy School Report Card is a tool to assess a school's needs and create a school improvement path in regards to 11 characteristics. Which of the following is true concerning the HSRC?

a major premise behind the HSRC is that school improvement hinges on broad-based assessment and planning across a variety of traditional and nontraditional measures within each setting, which is a unique school-community context AND the research on which the HSRC process indicates that, by actively engaging and empowering schools and communities in the improvement process and by addressing health and well-being issues, schools have students who are healthier, more engaged, and more productive; attend class more frequently; and, when present, have clearer focus and perform better AND the data collected through the HSRC will help prioritize a school's needs that can be addressed through a school improvement plan, school wellness plan, or other systematic strategies

According to the CDC, schools should carry out 8 strategies to implement a coordinated approach to improve school health policies and programs. Which of the following is another strategy?

address priority health-enhancing and health-risk behaviors

How can a school district obtain technical assistance and updates if the state is not funded by CDC to implement a coordinated approach to school health to improve physical activity, nutrition, and tobacco use prevention?

check with state education and health agencies to see if they offer any grants or technical assistance

According to the CDC, schools should carry out 8 strategies to implement a coordinated approach to improve school health policies and programs. Which of the following is a strategy?

establish a school health council or team

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning the association between school-based physical activity and academic performance among school-aged youth?

extra-curricular activities have a detrimental impact on students' academic performance

According to the CDC, which is NOT one of the 10 components of WSCC?

health promotion for parents

According to the CDC, which of the following is an overlapping, interdependent goal of WSCC?

improve social outcomes

Which of the following are uses of YRBSS data?

measure progress toward achieving national health objectives for Healthy People 2020 and other program and policy indicators AND assess trends in priority health-risk behaviors among high school students AND evaluate the impact of broad school and community interventions at the national, state, and local levels

According to the CDC, there are 10 components of WSCC. Which of the following is a component?

nutrition environment & services

The Healthy School Report Card process identifies 11 "levers" of change that can enable school to use and implement the process of creating a Healthy School Improvement Plan. Which of the following is included in the 11 levers?

planning teams should be principal-led AND team leaders should ensure that all stakeholders understand the value of their involvement AND plans should focus on those aspects revealed by the HSRC assessment to have the most need

For which tool does the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health offer free training?

school health index: a self-assessment and planning guide AND physical education curriculum analysis tool AND health education curriculum analysis tool

Which of the following is true concerning the School Health Index (SHI)?

the SHI is completely confidential

Which of the following is true about the School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS)?

the SHPPS is conducted every 6 years