NES Health (505) Test Alignment

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3Domains

81Competencies reviewed

96%Test-aligned

75Covered

6Partially covered

0Gaps

CoveredCompetency is comprehensively supported by the guide.
Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
Coverage gap identifiedA content gap has been identified.

This study guide is based on the current official exam framework. We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.

Health Throughout the Life Span (Domain I)Partially covered

SMR I.0001 · Understand principles of human anatomy and physiology and stages of growth and development.139 questions · 14 materials · 55 cards · 3 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Identify basic structures and functions of major body systems.	S.Human Body Systems; S.Movement and Support; S.Control Systems; S.Exchange; S.Digestion and Excretory; S.Reproduction and Development	Covered	55	6	35	1	Covered by 6 topics (55 questions, 6 materials, 35 cards, 1 videos).
B. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology in relation to health, fitness, growth, and development (e.g., anatomical changes that occur during various stages of growth, how the functioning of the immune system affects health).	S.Immune Systems; PE.Development of Motor Skills	Covered	39	2	7	0	Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
C. Demonstrate knowledge of sequences, stages, and characteristics of cognitive, social, ethical, spiritual, and emotional growth and development across the life span.	P.Types of Processing; P.Social Development; P.Emotional Development; P.Empathic Development	Covered	19	4	12	2	Covered by 4 topics (19 questions, 4 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos).
D. Analyze the effect of interpersonal relationships (e.g., peers, family, school) on the development of personal values and beliefs.	PE.Influences on Health Behaviors	Covered	14	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of the effect of lifestyle behaviors, environment, and heredity on growth, development, and overall health.	PE.Influences on Health Behaviors	Covered	14	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
F. Identify strategies for encouraging physical, cognitive, social, ethical, spiritual, and emotional growth throughout the life span.	PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	12	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.0002 · Understand the importance of proper nutrition for maintaining lifelong health.82 questions · 6 materials · 30 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Identify the sources, functions, and effects of nutrients, including the lack or excess of particular nutrients, on body systems, energy processes, physical performance, and body composition.	PE.Healthy Diet	Covered	19	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrate knowledge of how to find and use nutritional planning tools and guidelines in order to establish, monitor, and achieve personal nutrition goals.	PE.Healthy Diet	Covered	19	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
C. Evaluate nutritional needs, concerns, and requirements for various ages, fitness levels, health conditions, and purposes.	PE.Special Nutritional Needs	Covered	14	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
D. Apply knowledge of how to interpret nutritional facts (e.g., food safety, fast food) and labels and how to use this information to make informed health-enhancing decisions.	PE.Evaluating Nutritional Information; PE.Food Safety	Covered	13	2	7	Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of factors related to designing, selecting, monitoring, and adjusting a personal nutrition plan.	PE.Weight Management	Covered	28	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
F. Analyze various influences on eating behaviors and how they affect the functioning of the human body and overall health.	PE.Weight Management	Covered	28	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
G. Identify behaviors and effects associated with disordered eating patterns and eating disorders.	PE.Eating Disorders	Covered	8	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
H. Identify strategies and resources for helping individuals with disordered eating patterns and eating disorders	PE.Eating Disorders	Covered	8	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.0003 · Understand principles, components, and benefits of health-related physical fitness.73 questions · 6 materials · 27 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the components of health-related physical fitness and appropriate activities for addressing these components.	PE.Personal Fitness Programs	Covered	18	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
B. Describe concepts, approaches, and techniques for assessing personal fitness levels.	PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels	Covered	6	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
C. Identify fitness strategies and goals that protect and promote health.	PE.Personal Fitness Programs	Covered	18	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
D. Analyze ways in which personal health and fitness goals may vary with changing abilities, priorities, and responsibilities.	PE.Personal Fitness Programs	Covered	18	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
E. Identify principles and methods for designing, accessing, implementing, and monitoring personal fitness plans.	PE.Personal Fitness Programs	Covered	18	1	12	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
F. Demonstrate knowledge of training principles that enhance health-related fitness.	PE.Principles of Fitness Training	Covered	14	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
G. Demonstrate knowledge of how body and energy systems adapt to short- and long-term physical activity.	PE.Response to Physical Activity	Covered	16	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
H. Identify factors that affect physical fitness and health risks associated with inactivity and poor fitness levels.	PE.Negative Impacts on Health	Partially covered	7	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
I. Analyze the interrelationships among the dimensions of wellness.	PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	12	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

Health Promotion and Risk Reduction (Domain II)Partially covered

SMR II.0004 · Understand the nature, control, and prevention of illness and disease.88 questions · 5 materials · 53 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Demonstrate knowledge of types and characteristics of chronic and communicable diseases.	PE.Common Diseases	Covered	31	1	21	Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos).
B. Identify causative factors, modes of transmission, and signs and symptoms of common illnesses, diseases, and disabling conditions.	PE.Common Health Conditions; PE.Common Diseases	Covered	51	2	32	Covered by 2 topics (51 questions, 2 materials, 32 cards, 0 videos).
C. Apply the three levels of disease prevention to reducing the risks of chronic and communicable infections.	PE.Disease Prevention	Covered	17	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
D. Analyze personal, social, cultural, economic, and environmental risk factors that increase susceptibility to illness and disease.	PE.Common Diseases	Covered	31	1	21	Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of types, characteristics, stages, modes of transmission, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).	PE.Sexually Transmitted Diseases	Covered	10	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
F. Describe methods of health screening and early detection used by individuals, public schools, and medical professionals.	PE.Disease Prevention	Covered	17	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
G. Evaluate the effects of public policies, healthcare resources, medical research, and technology on the prevention and control of diseases.	PE.Health Agencies	Covered	10	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.0005 · Understand principles and strategies for reducing risks to personal health.142 questions · 8 materials · 41 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Describe the relationship between healthy behaviors and the dimensions of wellness.	PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	12	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
B. Identify types, sources, and effects of stress and coping mechanisms related to stress.	PE.Stress and Relaxation	Covered	11	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
C. Identify warning signs and symptoms of mental disorders and resources and methods for obtaining assistance.	PE.Mental Health	Covered	31	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
D. Analyze the likelihood or potential severity of illness or injury that may result from engaging in unhealthy behaviors.	PE.Leading Causes of Injury	Partially covered	6	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
E. Demonstrate knowledge of techniques, strategies, and activities designed to encourage children and adolescents to avoid high-risk behaviors.	PE.Goal Setting and Decision Making	Covered	23	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
F. Demonstrate knowledge of factors that influence goal-setting and of decision-making skills used to reduce and prevent sexual health risks (e.g., dating violence, STIs).	PE.Goal Setting and Decision Making	Covered	23	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
G. Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy dating relationships, and identify strategies and skills that maintain healthy relationships.	PE.Dating Relationships	Covered	14	1	8	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
H. Analyze the effects of addictive behaviors and substances on body systems and on personal growth and development.	PE.Drug Abuses	Covered	15	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
I. Demonstrate an understanding of influential risk factors for addictive behaviors.	PE.Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse	Covered	30	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
J. Identify issues, laws, and programs related to the use and abuse of addictive substances and behaviors	PE.Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse	Covered	30	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.0006 · Understand factors that influence interpersonal and family relationships and strategies for promoting healthy relationships.78 questions · 6 materials · 20 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Identify the importance of interpersonal skills for supporting individual well-being and positive relationships with others.	PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrate knowledge of how to use interpersonal communication skills to develop and maintain healthy relationships.	PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
C. Identify factors that contribute to developing, strengthening, and maintaining friendships and social support systems.	PE.Peer Relationships	Covered	18	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
D. Identify diverse structures of families, types of family roles and responsibilities, characteristics of healthy family relationships, and strategies for coping with dysfunctional families.	PE.Family Roles and Structures	Covered	14	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
E. Identify ways in which emotions affect interpersonal and family communication and techniques for expressing needs, desires, and feelings appropriately.	PE.Parenting and Family Communication	Covered	10	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
F. Analyze causes and effects of positive and negative peer pressure, as well as techniques for resisting and responding to negative peer pressure.	PE.Peer Relationships	Covered	18	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
G. Identify appropriate strategies, responses, policies, and resources that children and adolescents can use to deal with harassment, bullying, and intimidation.	PE.Harassment and Discrimination	Covered	7	1	11	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
H. Evaluate the consequences of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination; and identify strategies for promoting tolerance, respect, and understanding between and among individuals and groups.	PE.Harassment and Discrimination	Covered	7	1	11	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
I. Identify concepts of family planning.	PE.Teaching Sexual Health	Covered	16	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.0007 · Understand principles, methods, and techniques for enhancing safety, preventing and treating injuries, avoiding danger, and responding to emergencies.45 questions · 5 materials · 11 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Identify unsafe situations in the home, school, and community and strategies for promoting safety awareness.	PE.Teaching Safety	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
B. Apply knowledge of principles, rules, and precautions related to traffic and pedestrian safety, fire prevention, water safety, and injury prevention.	PE.Teaching Safety; PE.Water Safety	Covered	11	2	0	Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
C. Identify perceptions and behaviors that lead to intentional and unintentional injuries among adolescents and strategies for reducing and preventing risk-taking behaviors.	PE.Leading Causes of Injury	Partially covered	6	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
D. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies that children and adolescents can use to recognize and avoid potential risks and dangers at home, school, and in the community.	PE.Teaching Safety	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
E. Identify procedures for life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies.	PE.First Aid	Covered	21	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
F. Apply knowledge of principles and procedures for first aid and emergency medical care.	PE.First Aid	Covered	21	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
G. Recognize sources of help and procedures for obtaining assistance in an emergency or crisis (e.g., severe weather, school violence, accidents).	PE.Emergency Plans	Covered	7	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

Health Advocacy and Literacy (Domain III)Partially covered

SMR III.0008 · Understand how to use risk-assessment, conflict-resolution, goal-setting, decision-making, and advocacy skills to enhance health.114 questions · 9 materials · 20 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Analyze influences on health behaviors and strategies for making informed choices about personal, family, and community health.	PE.Influences on Health Behaviors	Covered	14	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
B. Identify methods of assessing personal health risks and the short- and long-term effects of safe, risky, and harmful behaviors.	PE.Negative Impacts on Health	Partially covered	7	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
C. Identify strategies and steps for implementing healthy decisions to reduce and avoid health risks.	PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	12	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
D. Identify strategies for implementing and monitoring attainment of personal health goals.	PE.Goal Setting and Decision Making	Covered	23	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
E. Analyze the causes and consequences of conflict in families, schools, and communities.	PE.Conflict Resolution; PE.Preventing Violence	Covered	26	2	1	Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
F. Identify steps, techniques, and processes that children and adolescents can use to manage and resolve conflicts.	PE.Conflict Resolution	Covered	16	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
G. Apply knowledge of strategies for improving and maintaining personal and family resources in relation to health, fitness, and physical activity (e.g., making time for family activities, assessing the costs and benefits of fitness equipment).	PE.Influences on Health Behaviors	Covered	14	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
H. Describe strategies and skills that children and adolescents can use to encourage and support peers and others in making positive health choices.	PE.Peer Relationships	Covered	18	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
I. Identify methods and resources for advocating for personal, family, and community health and ways in which individuals can contribute to the health of the community.	PE.Community Health	Covered	10	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
J. Identify the principles and practices of cultural competency as it relates to student diversity.	PE.Health and Culture	Partially covered	4	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR III.0009 · Understand principles and techniques for locating, evaluating, selecting, and accessing information, products, and services to enhance health.53 questions · 4 materials · 31 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
A. Apply knowledge of skills for researching, locating, and accessing valid health-related information, including Web-based information.	PE.Sources for Health Information	Covered	18	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
B. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the accuracy, validity, reliability, and usefulness of health-related information.	PE.Sources for Health Information	Covered	18	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
C. Identify criteria and procedures for evaluating and selecting health-related technology, equipment, products, and services.	PE.Sources for Health Information	Covered	18	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
D. Apply knowledge of the roles of government (e.g., Healthy People, CDC, MyPyramid) and private agencies in providing health promotion and disease prevention services and information.	PE.Health Agencies	Covered	10	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
E. Identify characteristics and roles of healthcare providers, agencies, and delivery systems and criteria for evaluating and selecting healthcare providers and insurance plans.	PE.Health Care Providers	Covered	15	1	13	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
F. Recognize laws, regulations, policies, and agencies that protect consumers of health-related products, programs, and services.	PE.Health Agencies	Covered	10	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
G. Identify characteristics of community health resources and ways of accessing and using community resources to enhance health.	PE.Community Health	Covered	10	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.0010 · Understand the influence of society, culture, media, technology, and the environment on personal, family, and community health.120 questions · 10 materials · 39 cards · 2 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Analyze how attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors related to health are influenced by family, peers, and society.	PE.Influences on Health Behaviors	Covered	14	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
B. Describe how the school and community can support personal and family health practices and behaviors.	PE.Community Health	Covered	10	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
C. Analyze the influence of sociocultural factors (e.g., ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation) on health beliefs and practices and how cultural diversity enriches and challenges health behaviors.	PE.Health and Culture	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
D. Analyze ways in which various forms of media send mixed messages (e.g., about attractiveness, sexual activity, the use of addictive substances).	PE.Health and Media	Covered	9	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
E. Identify persuasive methods and techniques used in advertising and how to resist unhealthy messages.	ELA.Advertising Techniques	Covered	15	1	10	0	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
F. Analyze the effect of technology on personal, family, and community health.	PE.Health and Media	Covered	9	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
G. Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of environmental problems (e.g., community blight, pollution, global warming) on the health and safety of individuals and communities.	PE.Environmental Health; S.Global Warming; S.Resource Extraction; Human-Environment Interaction	Covered	59	4	18	1	Covered by 4 topics (59 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 1 videos).
H. Identify conservation principles and strategies for protecting the environment (e.g., conserving resources, reducing waste, recycling).	PE.Environmental Health; Resources - Advanced	Covered	21	2	9	1	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).

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Generic prep

Covers broad subject areas without structure
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Practice questions may not reflect the real test format
May not update when official standards change

Can be helpful for quick, broad review

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Every lesson maps to an official domain or competency
Built directly from the official exam framework
Practice questions aligned to what the exam actually measures
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FAQs About the NES Health Study Guide

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Is 240 a good study guide for NES Health?

240 is a strong option because the guide is built around the official exam framework and shows detailed alignment by SMR and competency.

How closely does 240 align to the NES 505 exam?

This guide is 96% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.

Does 240 cover every competency?

This page shows coverage transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps so candidates can see exactly how the guide maps to the exam.

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