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Health Intended Audience : Grade 10 [ grade 10 preferred ] Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes : Students will participate in a skills based approach to comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by demonstrating the ability to :

• Analyze the influence of culture , media , technology , and other factors on health behaviors .

• Access valid health information and products and services to enhance health .

• Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks .

• Use decision-making skills to enhance health .

• Use goal-setting skills to enhance health .

• Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks including CPR training .

• Advocate for personal , family , and community health .

Projects , Activities , etc .: Research brochure , posters , small / large group activities , health behavior goals , health skills based activities , stress management techniques , CPR training Instructional Focus : Skills based activities , discussion , collaboration , project based assessments and guest speakers

Healthy Living Prerequisite / Selection Process : Health 10 Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes : Students will practice a Skills Based Approach to build on their prior knowledge of the Health Education Standards including comprehending concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by demonstrating the ability to :

• Access valid information , products , and services to enhance health .

• Practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks .

• Advocate for personal , family , and community health .

This class will support the development of health education skills and acquisition of knowledge they need now , and will need in the future to maintain or enhance their health . Projects , Activities , etc .: Students will participate in healthy lifestyle practices including classroom and physical activity . They will use technology to research healthy lifestyles skills , the benefits of mindfulness , and health related reading group to promote the development of the 7 dimensions of wellness . ( Physical , Social , Emotional , Career , Intellectual , Environmental , and Spiritual Wellness ) They will have a chance to create a podcast about stress management techniques and a public service announcement on a current health topic to improve students quality of life . Instructional Focus : Skills based activities , stress management techniques , health & wellness field trips , guest speakers , research and advocacy projects , community school partnerships including peer teaching , and hands on activities .

Healthy Life Skills Prerequisite / Selection Process : Health 10 Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes : Students will practice a Skills Based Approach to build on their prior knowledge of the Health Education Standards including comprehending concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention by demonstrating the ability to :

• Analyze the influence of family , peers , culture , media , technology , and other factors on health behavior .

• Use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks .

• Use decision-making skills to enhance health

• Use goal-setting skills to enhance health

This class will support the development of health education skills and acquisition of knowledge they need now , and will need in the future to maintain or enhance their health and fitness . Projects , Activities , etc .: Students will participate in healthy lifestyle practices including classroom and physical activity . They will explore how to incorporate technology into a well-rounded healthy life , the benefits of mentors , and self-help books to promote the development of the health triangle . ( Physical , Mental and Social Health ) They will also learn to create a plan for their future and anticipate obstacles . Finally , students will create an indepth health plan that takes into account all aspects of a quality fitness plan . Instructional Focus : Skills based activities , fitness practice , health & wellness field trips , guest speakers , research and advocacy projects , community school partnerships including peer teaching , and hands-on activities

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