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assess their level of exertion during physical activity, using simple self-assessment techniques (e.g., taking pulse rates before, during, and after taking part in physical activities; checking how they feel during physical activity), and explain how intrinsic and extrinsic factors affect the exertion required to perform physical activities (e.g., intrinsic: level of fitness, state of physical and mental health, energy level; extrinsic: familiarity with the activity; weather extremes such as heat, humidity, or cold) [A1.1 Emotions, 1.3 Motivation, 1.5 Self, 1.6 Thinking]

demonstrate behaviours and apply procedures that maximize safety and lessen the risk of injury, including the risk of concussion, for themselves and others during physical activity (e.g., cooperating with others, monitoring their own actions and maintaining control of their bodies and equipment, using equipment such as hula hoops and playground apparatus appropriately, ensuring all chairs are pushed in before beginning DPA in the classroom) [A1.4 Relationships, 1.5 Self]

identify the key nutrients(e.g., fat, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals) provided by foods and beverages, and describe their importance for growth, mental and physical health, learning, and physical performance [A1.6 Thinking]
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

identify risks associated with the use of communications technology, including Internet use, texting, and gaming (e.g., difficulty developing healthy interpersonal skills and relationships offline; spending too much time online and not enough with family and friends; exposure to online predators; experiencing social isolation, depressed mood, preoccupation with comparing themselves to others and seeking validation, unhealthy sleeping patterns, and other risks to mental health), and describe precautions and strategies for using these technologies safely [A1.4 Relationships, 1.6 Thinking]

identify personal eating habits through self-monitoring over time, and set a goal for developing healthier eating habits, on the basis of the recommendations and guidelines in Canada’s Food Guides (e.g., make water their drink of choice; eat plenty of vegetables and fruits; eat meals with others; help with food shopping and meal preparation at home; trap, fish, hunt, harvest, and cultivate food) [A1.3 Motivation, 1.5 Self, 1.6 Thinking]
Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

apply a decision-making process (e.g., identify potential dangers and risks, consider ways to stay safe, consider the pros and cons of each option, consider whether they need to check with an adult, choose the safest option, act, reflect on their decision, consider whether there is anything they could improve for next time) to assess risks and make safe decisions in a variety of situations (e.g., when using a wheelchair, cycling, preparing food, going online) [A1.2 Coping, 1.6 Thinking]
Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours