This required course will focus on important health concerns. It will promote student wellness by raising the student’s awareness of the role each individual must play in taking responsibility for his/her health. Units covered will include: consumer health, nutrition, cardiovascular fitness, metal health, substance abuse, disease prevention, community health, human reproduction and personal health practice.
This class provides an opportunity for students to learn how stress is managed in everyday situations. The course is designed for students to learn the causes of stress and provide them with an opportunity to design a stress management plan they can implement in their daily life in order to avoid burnout or stress overload. Time management and relaxation techniques are explored. Emphasis is on current issues facing today’s youth that lead to feelings of stress.
Analysis of the interaction among energy expenditure, fuel needs and utilization, and all nutrients. Also the factors which affect food and nutrient needs for growth, development, and maintenance throughout the entire life span. Students will participate in about 20 minutes of daily low impact aerobic activity. Time management and relaxation techniques are explored. Emphasis is on current issues facing today’s youth that lead to feelings of stress.
Provides students an opportunity to learn how media, technology and culture influence health decisions. Units covered will include: consumer health, nutrition, substance abuse, disease prevention, community health, human reproduction, cardiovascular fitness, and personal health practices. Emphasized current health issues facing today’s young adults.