Comprehensive health and physical education programming are critical components of a well-rounded education. As the world continues to experience complex health challenges, a comprehensive approach to support the development of healthy students remains a key need today and into the future. This Framework provides a pathway for and continues to encourage all schools to implement educational programming and strategies that enhance students' mental, emotional, and physical health while recognizing the critical role of school climate and culture on student outcomes. This is achieved through the development of self-efficacy in health- and movement-related skills and knowledge at the student level, and through policies and practices at the school and district level.
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