Health Education

(240) Health Education 

Offered: Every Year

Open to:  Grades 7 & 8   Length:  1 semester/every other day

This interactive and informative class will be taking an in-depth look at current adolescent health issues. This course serves as the ultimate guide to help students navigate the challenges and changes of their adolescent years. All students can benefit greatly from the content of this course. Some topics covered include: · Critical thinking skills · Facts related to drug and alcohol use, along with strategies to resist negative peer pressure and the importance of good decision making.

· Focus on the importance of a positive self-image and self-confidence.

· In depths look at the obesity epidemic, including the causes and consequences of obesity.

· Exploring the importance of nutrition, physical activity and the benefits to student’s overall health and wellbeing.

· Examining the unique characteristics of adolescent development (physical, social, emotional, and intellectual.)

· Abstinence and the importance of self-respect in relationships.

· Human Growth and Development lessons

· Discussions and information relating to STI’s