Healthful Living

North Carolina Healthful Living Standard Course of Study

The current state content standards were approved by the NC State Board of Education in 2010, with required implementation for schools in 2012.

View all Healthful Living Content Standards and Support Documents

About the Healthful Living Team

The Healthful Living Team’s purpose is to provide support for North Carolina public school Health & Physical Education teachers. This website serves as a central hub for educators, administrators, institutions of higher education, and others interested in Healthful Living. On this site, you will find materials, resources and professional development information related to the implementation of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (SCoS) for Healthful Living Essential Standards.  The current state content standards were approved by the NC State Board of Education in 2010, with required implementation for schools in 2012. 

Contact the team for more information or to request support for your PSU.

The Healthful Living Team

Ellen Essick, Ph.D.
Section Chief for NC Healthy Schools
ellen.essick@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2818

Bernadette Cole
Administrative Specialist for NC Healthy Schools
bernadette.cole@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2822

Burt Jenkins
Healthful Living / Athletics
burt.jenkins@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2816

 

Information and Resources

For more information about the work of the Healthful Living team and to browse resources, visit our subpages below or on the side-rail:

Adapted Physical Education

Athletics

Legislation & Policy

Professional Learning

NC Healthful Living Standard Course of Study & Supporting Resources