Students in Health are encouraged to make informed choices, to accept responsibility for their personal health habits and to realize the profound effect these lifestyle choices will have on the quality of their lives in the future.
The Health Education program encourages students to accept responsibility for their personal health habits as they explore the profound effect these habits will have on the quality of their lives in the future. The goal of the program is to develop health literate students who must be critical thinkers and problem solvers who are able to evaluate information from reliable sources before making decisions; responsible, productive citizens who show respect for self and others; self-directed learners who can gather, analyze, and use accurate current health information; and effective communicators who can advocate for good health practices. In each health course, we strive to promote an individual's capacity to obtain, interpret and understand basic health information and services and use such information and services in ways that promote his/her health and wellness in the community in which they live. Students are required to obtain a total of 1.0 credit in Health & Safety in order to graduate.