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Health Intended Audience : Grade 10 [ grade 10 preferred ] Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :

• Examine how today ’ s choices affect present and future quality of life in the following areas : mental health , chemical health , sexuality , fitness and nutrition , lifestyle diseases and prevention

• CPR instruction - Students will have the opportunity to be certified in CPR Instructional Focus : Discussion , lecture , small / large group activities , guest speaker and research projects

Healthy Living I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Health Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :

• Understand the connection between diet and fitness and the disease rates in America

• Understand the major vitamins and minerals and their effects on the body

• Understand the connection that lifestyle choices have on obesity and diabetes through personal fitness goals and implementation .

Projects , Activities , etc .: Create a personal nutrition and fitness program . Develop a community wellness project such as a bulletin board and PSA to be implemented in the schools or community . Participate in a book report and create a brochure . Instructional Focus : Discussion , lecture , small group , large group activities , guest speakers , activity days , research projects and community involvement

Healthy Living II Prerequisite / Selection Process : Healthy Living I Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :

• Understand the connection between diet and fitness and the disease rates in America

• Understand the major nutrients and their effects on the body

• Understand the connection that lifestyle choices have on obesity and diabetes through personal fitness goals and implementation .

Projects , Activities , etc .: Develop a personal nutrition and fitness program . Develop a healthy relationship / lifestyle choice In-Depth project . Participate in a group book study . Research specific diseases that are related to lifestyle choices / relationships and create a bulletin board . Instructional Focus : Discussion , lecture , small group , large group activities , guest speakers , activity days , research projects and community involvement .

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