HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW 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 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 Suicide prevention Recognizing and PREVENTING (any type) of VIOLENCE AND ABUSE
UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR LIFE Importance of good Rest NUTRITION FOR LIFE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND EATING BEHAVIORS/Food borne illness UNDERSTANDING DRUGS AND MEDICATION ILLEGAL DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL LIFESTYLE DISEASES UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS
ASSESSMENT GRADING SCALE 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 69-60 D, 59 F Weekly quiz/Test assessments 15-45 Points per exam consisting of: Short answer response Multiple choice Definition knowledge 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)
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR HEALTH CLASS REAL ESSENTIALS (STD/STI INFO/Understanding contraceptives/Understanding consequences with sexual activity) V.O.I.C.E .(Understanding Relationships/Stereotypes of men and women with regard to Gender) Molly Thomas- Skin protection advocate LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (if available) UPMC INJURY PREVENTION (Dangers of alcohol and substances and distracted driving) ADDICTION SPEAKERS(Chemicals )- when available Other speakers (will depend on availability)
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