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K12-HEALTH-CLASS-7

This course is designed to teach lifetime health and wellness knowledge in order to prevent various psychological and physical disorders. Students will learn health information and practices, as well as experience implementing their newfound skills and knowledge. They will acquire the skills necessary to handle peer pressure, recognize unhealthy and risky behaviors and how to prevent and avoid them, and develop strategies for improving personal and community health. Students will gain an understanding of the relationships that influence one’s health, as well as refusal and coping skills that play a major part in personal health, as well. Quizzes, discussion sessions among peers, projects, and interactions will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course, the student will understand and have experience practicing lifelong skills for lifelong health and wellness.

SEMESTER 1

Unit 1: Human Growth and Development

Unit 2: Dimensions of Health

Unit 3: Prevention and Treatment of Health Disorders

Unit 4: Care and Prevention of Injuries

Unit 5: Adolescent Development

Unit 6: Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Unit 7: Violence

Unit 8: HIV and AIDS

Unit 9: Nutrition and Exercise

SEMESTER 2

Unit 1: Social Factors

Unit 2: Environmental Factors

Unit 3: Media Issues

Unit 4: Resources for Health Information

Unit 5: Communication Skills

Unit 6: Coping Mechanisms

Unit 7: Refusal Skills and Techniques

Unit 8: Problem Solving and Research Methods

Unit 9: Environmental and Personal Health and Personal Health