Health Education | Periods 1, C, 3, 4, 5, 6

Course Description

This comprehensive health education course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make informed decisions about their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Aligned to the California Health Standards, this course promotes healthy behaviors, disease prevention, and overall wellness.
 
Course Title: Health Education                    Grade Level: 9-12
 
Course Objectives:
  • Analyze the physical, emotional, and social aspects of health and wellness
  • Evaluate the importance of healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution
  • Examine the impact of nutrition, physical activity, and sleep on overall health
  • Understand the concepts of mental health, stress management, and self-care
  • Develop skills to make informed decisions about substance use, disease prevention, and health promotion
  • Advocate for personal, family, and community health
  • Mental health (Unit 1) & Social Health (Unit 2)
  • Nutrition (Unit 3) & Physical Fitness (Unit 4)
  • Substance Abuse (Unit 5) & Human Development (Unit 6)
  • Preventing Disease (Unit 7) & Community Health and Safety (Unit 8)
  • Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
  • Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
  • Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.
  • Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze the impact of personal, family, and community health decisions.
Class Expectation: By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence health and wellness, and will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about their own health and well-being.

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