Health
Course Description
In this course, students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to lead a healthy life. Semester A focuses on the impact of personal decisions on the student’s own health. Students learn how to find, evaluate, and use reliable information related to a variety of health topics. They also study the basic science behind nutrition, exercise, stress, and psychology, and examine how these factors affect a person’s overall health. Each lesson in the course guides students in applying what they have learned in the lesson to their own lives and choices—and gives them a chance to discuss the topic with peers and instructors.
Course Requirements
Grade Level
10
Materials
None
Duration
1 Semesters
Prerequisites
None
Technology Skills
- Internet Navigation
- Word Processing
- Email Communication
Major Concepts
Major Concepts
- Analyzing Health Information
- Strategies for Coping with Stress
- Psychological/Mental Health
- Suicide Risks and Prevention
- Effects of Nutrition on Overall Health
- Practical Approaches to Better Nutrition
- Physical Fitness