Health

Course Description

Health is a required course, which conforms to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Academic Standards. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about the physical, mental/emotional, and social aspects of health. Course information is presented in a practical manner incorporating current health trends and concerns. This course enables students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to promote the lifelong goals of health and wellness.

Materials and Resources

Glencoe Health 2011 Textbook

Glencoe Student Activity Workbook

Discovery Ed

Teacher Created Handouts

Teacher Created Projects/Rubrics

Materials and resources used throughout this course may include but are not limited to the materials and resources listed here. Materials and resources used during this course are available to parents and students by using student login information on a district-issued iPad.

Course Content

Content areas will include, but not limited to: Human Growth and Development, Stress, Mental Health , Relationships (bullying prevention), Nutrition, Weight Management, Personal Fitness, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases, Human Growth and Development, H.I.V. and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs, and Personal Safety.