Health  K to 12  For Testing Beginning 7/1/2026

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography that follows includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is linked to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts as reflected in the competencies and skills. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. Advocates for Youth. [Online].

    Promotes efforts to inform responsible reproductive and sexual health decision making for young people.

  2. American Association for Health Education. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. [Online].

    Provides promotion and support for health, physical education, recreation, and dance professions. Assists in the development of education, leadership, research, and best practices in health, physical education, recreation, and dance professions.

  3. American Cancer Society. [Online].

    Advocates for the prevention, treatment, and elimination of cancer through advocacy, education, research, and service. Implements its mission through community-based efforts nationwide.

  4. American Heart Association. [Online].

    Promotes efforts to decrease the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and strokes through service, research, and education.

  5. American Red Cross. The American National Red Cross. [Online].

    Offers humanitarian relief domestically and internationally to victims of disasters and war. Services communities through needs assistance, military support, blood and blood product collection, processing, and distribution, and health and safety educational programs.

  6. American School Health Association. [Online].

    Supports student-centered, integrated, and collaborative approaches based on critical components of a healthy school environment. Advocates for an approach to health and learning focused on the Whole School, Whole Community, and Whole Child model.

  7. Anspaugh, D., & Ezell, G. (2012). Teaching today’s health (10th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings.

    Offers an extensive description of health-related instructional practices and classroom activities. Addresses current health issues. Incorporates national health standards.

  8. Capuzzi, D., & Gross, D. (2019). Youth at risk: A prevention resource for counselors, teachers, and parents (7th ed.). Alexandrea, VA: American Counseling Association.

    Addresses contemporary issues for at-risk youth such as social media influences, bullying, and mental health challenges.

  9. Connolly, M. (2018). Skills-based health education (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    Provides comprehensive pedagogical foundation and tools required to develop a health education program for PK–12 students..

  10. Donatelle, R. J. (2018). Health: The basics (13th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings.

    Highlights essential health knowledge necessary for developing a comprehensive understanding of health education.

  11. Donatelle, R. J. (2019). Access to health (16th ed.). London, U.K.: Pearson.

    Strengthens core knowledge of fitness and wellness and presents current research and topics of interest related to healthy behavior and lifestyle choices.

  12. Edin, G., & Golanty, E. (2022). Health & wellness (14th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    Explores aspects of personal health and self-responsibility and focuses on the basic principles of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

  13. Hales, D. (2020). An invitation to health: Taking charge of your health (19th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage.

    Provides information about ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis is placed on identifying areas for change and presenting current facts about men’s and women’s health.

  14. Healthy Schools Healthy People. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Online].

    Source of tools, training, and research on adolescent and youth health. Collects and reports data on risk behaviors, programs, and policies. Provides funding and assistance for the implementation of effective health policies and programs.

  15. Housman, J., & Ezell, G. (2022). Alters & Schiff essential concepts for healthy living (9th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

    Presents evidence-based information about making informed health decisions and fostering a healthy lifestyle.

  16. Insel, P., & Roth, W. (2023). Connect core concepts in health: Brief (18th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

    Provides current studies and promotes mind-body health and proactive self-assessment to improve health.

  17. McGraw-Hill. (2022). Glencoe health (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

    Provides a comprehensive overview of health and wellness. Integrates academic research with real-world applications of skills for practical use. Promotes health literacy and fitness.

  18. Meeks, L., Heit, P., & Page, R. (2023). Comprehensive school health education: Totally awesome strategies for teaching health (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

    Prepares K–12 instructors in comprehensive school health education methodology. Offers practical strategies and methods, planning, and curriculum support.

  19. National Cyber Security Alliance. [Online].

    Informs the public on Internet safety and security. Advocates for the protection of technology, networks, and digital assets.

  20. National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institutes of Health. [Online].

    Conducts research relating to drug abuse and addiction. Disseminates research results to improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.

  21. National Safety Council. [Online].

    Advocates for the prevention of injuries and deaths in the workplace, homes, communities, and on transportation routes.

  22. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. United States Department of Labor. [Online].

    Ensures the safety of working conditions for workers in the United States. Sets and enforces standards for the workplace. Provides assistance and training in the implementation of safety standards.

  23. Office of Healthy Schools. Florida Department of Education. Bureau of Curriculum and Instruction. [Online].

    Source of tools to assist in the creation of student health and academic success on state, district, and school levels. Implements the eight-component Coordinated School Health model.

  24. SHAPE America. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. [Online].

    Promotes the enhancement of knowledge, support, and the improvement of professional practices for physical education, sport, and physical activity programs.

  25. Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). [Online].

    Represents a membership of health promotion and health education professionals and students and promotes healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and healthy environments.

  26. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [Online].

    Initiates programs to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on communities nationwide.

  27. Telljohann, S., Symons, C., & Pateman, B. (2015). Health education: Elementary and middle school applications (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

    Presents an introduction to school health programming. Emphasizes necessary skills for health educators. Provides background information on key health topics. Designed for pre-service elementary and middle school teachers. Aligns activities with national health standards.

  28. Tortora, G., & Derrickson, B. (2020). Principles of anatomy and physiology (16th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

    Presents information on the structure and function of the human body.

  29. United States Department of Agriculture. [Online].

    Provides public policy leadership and management on food, agriculture, natural resources, consumer health-related practices, and related issues.

  30. United States Environmental Protection Agency. [Online].

    Ensures protection from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work. Assists in establishing and enforcing environmental policy and protection.

  31. United States Food and Drug Administration. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [Online].

    Assures the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the national food supply, and tobacco products. Advances public health by assisting medical and food innovations. Assists the public in obtaining accurate science-based information concerning medicines and foods.

 

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