1. Contemporary Health Issues
Mr. Sirchio
Health Grade 11
Room 1107

2. Infectious Diseases Pathogens and the body’s natural defenses
Methods of transmission and prevention
Stages of disease
Childhood diseases
Common Infectious Diseases (influenza, mononucleosis, staph, strep, Lyme, etc.)
STD’s and AIDS/HIV

3. Non-Infectious Diseases
Heart Disease
Cancer
Alzheimer’s Disease
Diabetes
Parkinson’s Disease
Contributing Factors

4. Physical Fitness Definition
The role of physical fitness in increasing life expectancy
Benefits of Physical Fitness
Components of Fitness
Types of Exercises
Evaluating Physical Fitness
Planning a Physical Fitness Program

5. Nutrition Identify the Benefits of Nutrition Food Guide Pyramid
Identify the 6 classes of nutrients
Meal Planning and Preparation
Eating Disorders
Assess and evaluate food labels
Examine risks associated with obesity
Achieving and maintaining proper weight levels.

6. Stress Management Examine stressors and effects on body
Identify the categories of stress
Identify the strategies used to combat stress
Decision Making Processes
Conflict Resolution/ Violence Prevention

7. Health Careers Respiratory Therapist Registered/ Practical Nurse
Dietitian
Athletic Trainer
Physician
EMT
Dentist

8. First Aid Recognizing a safe environment
Dealing with open/closed wounds
Responding to muscle, bone, and joint injuries
Identifying and treating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns
Identifying and treating life threatening situations

9. Substance Abuse
Physiological Effects of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs.
Controlled Substance
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Over-The-Counter Drugs
Drug Interactions
Treatment and Prevention

10. School Rules All school rules will be enforced:
Hats, hoods, headbands, do-rags will not be worn in this classroom.
No food or drink may be consumed in this classroom.
The use of profanity is prohibited and the use of such words as please, thank you, and excuse me is encouraged.

11. Class Expectations
The student is responsible for all missed work due to an absence from class.
Raise your hand if you have something to share with the class during group discussions.
All students must come to class prepared everyday with a pen / pencil.
Be respectful and courteous to everyone in the room.
DON’T CHEAT!

12. Grading Policy 1. Quizzes = 30% 2. Class Projects = 20%
3. Class Work Assignments = 300%
4. Quarterly= 20%

13. The Scrambler Vitamins Fatty Acids Polyunsaturated Amino Acids
Supplement
Overnutrition
Glucose
Toxin
Undernutrition
Nutrient Deficiencies
Essential Amino Acids
Urine
Minerals
Starch
Fiber
Protein
Vegetarians
Empty Calories
Glycogen
Balanced Meal