Health

901 – Health
The “Health” course utilizes the “Holistic” approach, looking at the physical, mental and social aspects of health. The course will also focus on the consumer aspect of decision making in all aspects of health related choices. The role that drugs, alcohol and other abusive substances facing America’s youth today is a major unit. The course will also look into the Life Cycle and focus on Abstinence and social diseases that are prevalent in our society today. The course will also have an extensive concentration on fitness; and choosing the right personal exercises for an individual’s needs and wants. The course will also look at nutrition, identifying and understanding nutrition labels and other aspect of proper nutrition. The students will also have the opportunity to receive Certification in Adult/Child/Infant, CPR/Rescue Breathing/ and the use of the AED (Automatic External Difebulator) through the American Heart Association. This section is taught during class time and is very thorough in nature.
Grade: 9-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5