How to use the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)

Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)

The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) can help school districts, schools, and others conduct a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula based on the National Health Education Standards and CDC’s Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula. The HECAT results can help schools select or develop appropriate and effective health education curricula and improve the delivery of health education. The HECAT can be customized to meet local community needs and conform to the curriculum requirements of the state or school district.

The following HECAT health topic modules are currently available:

• Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Healthy Eating
• Mental and Emotional Health
• Personal Health and Wellness
• Physical Activity
• Safety
• Sexual Health
• Tobacco
• Violence Prevention

Additional modules will be added as they are completed.   You can download the HECAT at

http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/HECAT/index.htm