Health

Health 

Intended Audience:  Grade 10 [grade 10 preferred] 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: Students will participate in a skills based approach to comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by demonstrating the ability to:

• Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

• Access valid health information and products and services to enhance health.

• Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

• Use decision-making skills to enhance health.

• Use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

• Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks including CPR training.

• Advocate for personal, family, and community health. 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Research brochure, posters, small/large group activities, health behavior goals, health skills based activities, stress management techniques, CPR training 

Instructional Focus: Skills based activities, discussion, collaboration, project based assessments and guest speakers

Healthy Living 

Prerequisite/Selection Process: Health 10 

Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: Students will practice a Skills Based Approach to build on their prior knowledge of the Health Education Standards including comprehending concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by demonstrating the ability to:

• Access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.

• Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

• Advocate for personal, family, and community health. 

This class will support the development of health education skills and acquisition of knowledge they need now, and will need in the future to maintain or enhance their health. 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Students will participate in healthy lifestyle practices including classroom and physical activity. They will use technology to research healthy lifestyles skills, the benefits of mindfulness, and health related reading group to promote the development of the 7 dimensions of wellness. (Physical, Social, Emotional, Career, Intellectual, Environmental, and Spiritual Wellness) They will have a chance to create a podcast about stress management techniques and a public service announcement on a current health topic to improve students quality of life. 

Instructional Focus: Skills based activities, stress management techniques, health & wellness field trips, guest speakers, research and advocacy projects, community school partnerships including peer teaching, and hands on activities. 

Healthy Life Skills 

Prerequisite/Selection Process: Health 10 

Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 

Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit 

Major Outcomes: Students will practice a Skills Based Approach to build on their prior knowledge of the Health Education Standards including comprehending concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by demonstrating the ability to:

• Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behavior. 

• Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. 

• Use decision-making skills to enhance health

• Use goal-setting skills to enhance health 

This class will support the development of health education skills and acquisition of knowledge they need now, and will need in the future to maintain or enhance their health and fitness. 

Projects, Activities, etc.: Students will participate in healthy lifestyle practices including classroom and physical activity. They will explore how to incorporate technology into a well-rounded healthy life, the benefits of mentors, and self-help books to promote the development of the health triangle. (Physical, Mental and Social Health) They will also learn to create a plan for their future and anticipate obstacles. Finally, students will create an in-depth health plan that takes into account all aspects of a quality fitness plan. 

Instructional Focus: Skills based activities, fitness practice, health & wellness field trips, guest speakers, research and advocacy projects, community school partnerships including peer teaching, and hands-on activities