OVERALL GOALS FOR CLASS: PROVIDE PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT ENABLE A PERSON TO MAINTAIN WELLNESS IN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT ONE’S LIFE. EMPHASIZES INTELLIGENT DECISION- MAKING THAT MOTIVATES STUDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR CURRENT HEALTH, REDUCE OR PREVENT DISEASES, AND REDUCE RISKY BEHAVIORS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFETIME. GRADUATION REQUIREMNT. HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW
UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE/INTRODUCTION TO COMPONENTS OF HEALTH LIFE SKILLS FOR LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH UNDERSTANDING MENTAL DISORDERS RECOGNIZING AND HANDLING STRESS COPING WITH LOSS/GRIEVING PROCESS RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING (ANY TYPE) OF VIOLENCE AND ABUSE HEALTH EDUCATION
PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR LIFE NUTRITION FOR LIFE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND EATING BEHAVIORS/FOOD BORNE ILLNESS UNDERSTANDING DRUGS AND MEDICATION ILLEGAL DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL LIFESTYLE DISEASES UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS
WEEKLY QUIZ/TEST ASSESSMENTS 5-30 POINTS PER QUIZ/TEST CONSISTING OF: SHORT ANSWER RESPONSE MULTIPLE CHOICE IN-CLASS/OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS 5-20 POINTS (BASED ON ASSIGNMENT) FINAL EXAMS AT END OF SEMESTER (SUBJECTIVE- 50 PTS.) AND (OBJECTIVE TESTS- 50 PTS.)- 100 TOTAL POINTS FOR END-OF- SEMESTER FINALS (TO BE GIVEN ON SEPARATE DAYS) ASSESSMENT GRADING SCALE A, B, C, D, 59 F
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR HEALTH CLASS ADAGIO (STD’S/Understanding contraceptives) V.O.I.C.E.(Relationships/stereotypes of men and women) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (if applicable) UPMC INJURY PREVENTION (Dangers of alcohol) ADDICTION SPEAKERS(Chemicals ) WOMEN’S CHOICE NETWORK (Relationships) Alonzo- Decision-making/overcoming tragedy/achieving your goals Dr. Hannah Brewer- Slippery Rock University professor (nutritional concepts) Dr. Erin Griener- Backpack safety and posture information Dr. Gary Cuccia- Dangers of abusive relationships Other speakers (will depend on availability and time)
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