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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Health and Physical Education Requirements in Grades 6 to 8
Measurement Period: 2017
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This target is met if the state requires health and physical education courses in grades 6 to 8.
Why is this important?
Schools play a critical role in improving the dietary and physical activity behaviors of children and adolescents. National recommendations for healthy nutrition, health education and physical activity form the cornerstone of the Hawaii State Wellness Guidelines, implemented into law in 2009. However, the guidelines pertaining to health and physical education are only applicable to grades in public school where these classes are required. Making health and physical education a requirement for all grades will ensure continuity, and maximize the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and experiences that students gain in school for lifelong healthy eating and physical activity.
State: Hawaii
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Source:
Hawaii State Department of Education
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: April 2018
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: April 2018
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Data Source
- Hawaii State Department of Education
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Physical Activity, Education, Health / Adolescent Health, Children, Teens