Description:

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to use and apply health information in order to make healthy choices.  At the end of the high school health course, students will be able to:

• Predict how behavior affects health outcomes
• Analyze the positive and negative influence of family, peers, culture media and technology on health
• Evaluate the validity of health products and information
• Effectively use communication skills to positively influence health outcomes
• Effectively utilize decision-making skills that are healthful and legal.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate health-related goals.
• Use social norms to advocate for personal, family and community health.

Description:

By the end of this course, the learner will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement different types of personal fitness programs, demonstrate competency in two or more lifetime activities (outdoor pursuits, individual performance activities, net/wall games, etc.), describe key concepts associated with successful participation in physical activity, model responsible behavior while engaged in physical activity and engage in physical activities that meet the need for self-expression, challenge, social interaction and enjoyment

Description:

This course will build upon level 1 competencies by allowing students to refine specific movement skills in lifetime activities, build on their understanding of fitness and physical activity by analyzing and investigating the relationships among physical activity, nutrition and body composition and designing strength and conditioning, fitness and nutrition plans for personal and community usage.