INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
The goal of this course is to provide solid, fundamental knowledge of various health issues concerning society today. This course is especially geared toward the health concerns of teenagers. Students will increase Health literacy in areas of physical, mental and emotional health.
At the end of this course (half year), Students will understand:
- Overall Health and Wellness
- How Diet and Nutrition effect the body
- How to maintain healthy Weight and Body Composition
- The Health Triangle (Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social)
- How to manage Stress and Anxiety
- Violence Prevention
NEEDS AND RESOURCES
Required Materials
To successfully complete this course, you will need
- 1 Subject Notebook
- 1 Folder
- Text Book : Glencoe Health Ninth Edition ISBN- 0-07-861211-X
COURSE SCHEDULE
Unit 1: A Healthy Foundation
a) Chapter 1: Your Health and Wellness
b) Chapter 2: Building Health Skills and Character
Unit 2: Physical Activity and Nutrition
a) Chapter 5: Nutrition and Your Health
b) Chapter 6: Managing Weight and Body Composition
Unit 3: Mental and Emotional Health
a) Chapter 7: Achieving Good Mental Health
b) Chapter 8: Managing Stress and Anxiety
Unit 4: Promoting Safe and Healthy Relationships
Chapter13: Violence Prevention
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Grading Policies:
The students will be graded on the following:
- Graded Homework Assignments
- Chapter Exams following completion of lesson and review
- Quizzes will be given at the teachers discretion
- Cumulative Final Exam
- Class Participation