Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Physical Health

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• Education Systems Center

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Description

This guide is designed to support the design and implementation of high-quality programs of study in physical health that lead to in-demand, living-wage careers, in alignment with Illinois statute. The recommended programs of study should be customized by local K-12 and community college partners.

Publication Date

10-23-2026

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Keywords

Health Sciencesm, Career Pathways, physical health, program of study

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Educational Methods | Secondary Education | Vocational Education

Comments

First published in October 2020. Significantly revised in September 2024 to incorporate updated labor market information. An update in April 2025 included minor corrections. In August 2025, two new sections were added: key terminology and the relationship between concepts. A significant update in October 2026 reflects work from an advisory group to align with the Illinois State Board of Education's CTE programs of study, creating a unified resource for K-12 and community colleges across Illinois. As part of the October 2026 update, the guide's name was updated, replacing "Health Sciences" with "Physical Health."

Recommended Citation

Education Systems Center, "Illinois Model Programs of Study Guide: Physical Health" (2026). Reports, Analyses, and other Publications. 17.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/ctredsystems-reportspubs/17

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

Sponsorship

Illinois Community College Board and Illinois State Board of Education