This course includes material that will help students mature physically, mentally, and socially. Physically, students will learn through the study of body systems, diseases, nutrition, and physical fitness. Mentally and socially, students will learn through the study of personality development, the growing process, human sexuality, and learning to recognize and solve problems of living. The course also includes a study of chemical dependency, community health, communicable diseases, major health problems, consumer health, environmental health, and health careers. 

   Health is a semester class that is required by the state of Ohio for graduation.  

   The course is recommended to be taken during the freshman year.

Fee - $20                

The Principles of Mental Health and Wellness course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mental health, emotional well-being, and the factors that influence them. The course emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, coping strategies, and the role of mental health in overall wellness. 

Key areas covered include: 

Foundations of Mental Health: Introduction to mental health concepts, including definitions of mental health and wellness, common mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, 

   PTSD), and the stigma surrounding mental health.

Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness: Exploration of emotional intelligence (EQ), recognizing emotions, understanding their impact, and strategies to improve self-awareness and emotional regulation. 

Stress Management and Coping Strategies: Techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and the development of positive coping mechanisms for everyday challenges. 

Resilience and Well-Being: Building mental resilience through positive thinking, goal setting, and cultivating optimism. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining work-life balance and setting boundaries. 

Social Connections and Support Systems: The role of social relationships in mental health, effective communication skills, and how to create and maintain healthy support networks. 

Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Understanding how mental health needs evolve throughout different stages of life, from adolescence to adulthood and aging. 

Mental Health Resources and Interventions: Overview of available mental health resources, including therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention. Emphasizes when and how to seek help for oneself or others.

Through interactive discussions, reflective journaling, role-playing, and scenario analysis, students gain practical tools for maintaining their own mental well-being and supporting others. This course empowers students to proactively address mental health issues and integrate wellness practices into their daily lives. 

Fee - $20  

This is an ideal course for students who enjoy leisure sports and activities. The course will combine indoor and outdoor activities which will foster lifetime enjoyment of games and the social interactions they can provide. Events in the course may include but are not limited to Corn Hole, Badminton, Tennis, Disc Golf, Pickleball, Ultimate Frisbee, Walking, Hiking and strategy games. This list is not meant to be all encompassing, and may be modified without notice by the instructor. There is a dress requirement for this course and appropriate footwear for indoor or outdoor activities. 

 Fee - $20                

This class is designed for the student to participate in fun-filled and popular team sports activities and introduce the games’ rules, game strategies, sportsmanship, safety, and knowledge of equipment and facilities. Participation may include volleyball, flag football, softball/baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer. This list is not meant to be all encompassing, and may be modified without notice by the instructor. Students will also focus on personal fitness to tone muscles and reduce body fat. Students may also participate in circuit training, running/walking, and weightlifting. Students will complete skills and fitness testing to determine skill levels multiple times throughout the course. There is a dress requirement for this course and appropriate footwear for indoor or outdoor activities. 

 Fee - $20                

Students will actively participate in a competitive environment in a variety of team/individual sports (such as bowling, basketball, ultimate frisbee, ultimate football, soccer, speedball, volley tennis). The class focus will be sports activities, sportsmanship, team building, and game-skill improvement.  Field Trips may require additional fees.

Fee - $35              

Students will participate in a variety of leisure and recreational activities (such as badminton, frisbee golf, bowling, corn hole, diamond sports). The class focus will be active participation, sportsmanship, and game-skill improvement.  Field Trips may require additional fees. 

Fee - $35           

Weight Training I is a weight lifting course designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn and experience basic fundamental weight lifting concepts and practices.  Students will participate in an introductory conditioning program that is designed to improve muscular strength and endurance with an emphasis on fundamental lifting concepts, spotting, safety, and proper technique.  Recreational activities will be included in this program to aid muscle repair.

Fee - $35       

Weight Training II is a high intensity weight training course designed to meet the needs of motivated individuals that already have a fundamental knowledge of all concepts covered in Weight Training 1.  Students will participate in advanced conditioning programs that will focus on muscular strength and endurance, intensity, safety, and proper technique.  Recreational activities will be included in this program to aid muscle repair.

Fee - $35 

Prerequisite: Weight Training I

Students will gain knowledge and experience in athletic training, injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation of athletic injuries, first aid, basic anatomy and physiology, sports nutrition, training principles, and career fields. Field Trips may require additional fees.  

This course does not fulfill the health or physical education requirement and is considered an elective course for graduation requirements.

Fee - $25