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HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW

HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW. PROVIDES PRACTICAL KNOWELEDGE and skills THAT ENABLES A PERSON TO MAINTAIN WELLNESS THROUGHOUT ONE’s LIFE.

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HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW

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  1. HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW PROVIDES PRACTICAL KNOWELEDGE and skills THAT ENABLES A PERSON TO MAINTAIN WELLNESS THROUGHOUT ONE’s LIFE. EMPHASIZES INTELLIGENT DECISION-MAKING that motivates students to improve their current health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors throughout their lifetime. GRADUATION REQUIREMNT.

  2. HEALTH EDUCATION UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS LEADING A HEALTHY LIFE! LIFE SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE! SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH! HANDLING STRESS AND COPING WITH LOSS! PREVENTING VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

  3. UNITS DISCUSSED IN CLASS PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR LIFE NUTRITION FOR LIFE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND EATING BEHAVIORS UNDERSTANDING DRUGS AND MEDICATION ILLEGAL DRUGS, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL LIFESTYLE DISEASES UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIPS

  4. ASSESSMENT GRADING SCALE90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 69-60 D, 59 F Cognitive UNIT EXAMS 35-45 Points per exam consisting of: Matching Definitions Short answer Multiple choice short answer quiz on std’s AND Chemicals- 30 pts. Final examS at end of semester (SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE TESTS- 100 total points for finals)

  5. GUEST SPEAKERS FOR HEALTH CLASS • ADAGIO (STD’S/Contraceptive information) • V.O.I.C.E .(Relationships/stereotypes of men and women) • LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (if applicable) • UPMC INJURY PREVENTION (Dangers of alcohol) • VARIOUS ADDICTION SPEAKERS(Chemicals ) • WOMEN’S CHOICE NETWORK (Relationships) • Vince/Alonzo- Decision-making/overcoming tragedy/achieving your goals • Dr. Hannah Brewer- Slippery Rock University professor (nutritional concepts) • Dr. Erin Griener-Backpack safety and posture information • Dr. Gary Cuccia- Dangers of abusive relationships

  6. QUESTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION gerrichdj@svsd.net Or go to link on School webpage under i.h.s. teacher website

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