Take out a Piece of Paper and Answer this question… What is Health???

W ELCOME TO H EALTH 1 Mr. Bastian 8/25/2014

You will need to bring a Notebook and something the write with every day of the class.

Heath 1 Overview of Course

Health 1 Overview of Course Health Science I is designed to enable you to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy and informed decisions for a lifetime. In Health Science I we will explore a broad range of health topics to give you the skills and knowledge necessary to make decisions that sustain a healthy life.

Health 1 Overview of Course I can comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. I can demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services. I can demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. I can analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. I can demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. I can demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision- making skills to enhance health. I can demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Health 1 Course Outline

Health 1 Course Outline Introduction to Health – Wellness – Personal health assessment – Teen health issues – Developing a healthy lifestyle Building Healthy Life Skills – Personal development - self- esteem, goal-setting, values and decision-making – Communication - assertive, passive, aggressive – Refusal skills, peer pressure – Conflict resolution skills – Advocacy

Health 1 Course Outline Nutrition – Guidelines for healthful eating/food guide pyramid – Healthy living skills (labels, eating out, preparation and allergies) – Personal diet analysis – Weight management – Eating disorders

Health 1 Course Outline Non-communicable Diseases and Disabilities – Definition/causes/risk factors – Treatment and management of diseases

Health 1 Course Outline Substance Abuse – Illegal Drugs – Definitions (effects, addiction, laws, abstinence) – Inhalants, marijuana, and club drugs – Stimulants, hallucinogens, opiates – Addiction and treatment Substance Abuse – Tobacco and Alcohol – Effects- short and long term – Prevention of use and abuse – Risk behaviors – Addiction and treatment

Health 1 Course Outline Human Sexuality – Reproductive systems, pregnancy and childbirth – Risks of sexual behavior – Teen pregnancy and parenting – Contraceptive choices – Reasons to choose abstinence Sexually Transmitted Infections) – Types (bacterial, viral, parasites) and methods of transmission – Symptoms – Treatment and complications – Choosing abstinence, reducing your risk HIV and AIDS – Definition, transmission, and symptoms – Testing – Treatment – Prevention, reducing your risk

H EALTH 1 C OURSE A SSESSMENTS

Health 1 Course Assessment Course Assessments 80% Summative Assessments – Unit Projects – Written Tests – Current Events Reflections 20% Formative Assessments – Assignments – Journals – Socratives – Kahoots – Warm-ups – Exit slips – In-class Notes Grading Policy A = 90% and up B = 80 – 89 % C = 70 – 79% D = 60 – 69% F = 59% and below I Do Not Round Up

H EALTH 1 C LASSROOM E XPECTATION

Health 1 Classroom Expectation No Electronic devices in Class No Food or Beverages in Class Cell Phones will be Bagged and Tagged and sent to Deans

Health 1 Classroom Expectation Be on Time Be Respectful

Health 1 Classroom Expectation Use your time Wisely Turn assignments in on time

Parent Signature Form is due on Friday 29 th Point value = 10

Activity Find someone you don’t know in class Ask these 3 questions – What is their Name and grade – What is something unique about them – What was the highlight of their Semester Be Prepared to Share with the class