Crescent Valley High School

Health EducationNourish Mind and Body for Healthy LivingThe purpose and philosophy of Health Education is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to make self-directedhealth decisions throughout their lives.10 th Grade 11 th & 12 th GradeHealth 1: Human DevelopmentHealth 2: Making Responsible ChoicesSports and HealthHealth OccupationsClasses from other curriculum content areas that satisfy the health elective credit:Family Studies: Personal Relationships AND your choice of one of the following:Child Development 1, Child Development 2, or Food and NutritionHEALTH 1: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.5 credit Prerequisite: grade 10 CVHS Credit: basic health OUS Credit: noneThis course explores health issues, concepts, and behaviors. Major areas of study include social/emotional health, nutrition and bodyimage, alcohol/tobacco/drug use, and human sexuality. Students learn the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy lifechoices. Material will be presented using a variety of methods: lectures, videos, projects, guest speakers, small group work, andstudent presentations.HEALTH 2: MAKING RESPONSIBLE CHOICES.5 credit Prerequisites: grades 11 – 12; Health 1 CVHS Credit: health elective OUS Credit: noneIn this course students increase their understanding of the positive health habits and behaviors that contribute to personal wellness andhealthy interpersonal relationships. They deliberate on public health issues, and research mental health diseases and disorders.Students will learn about local food systems and gain skills to make healthy nutrition decisions to prevent overweight and obesity andassociated chronic diseases. Contemporary health issues such as HIV/AIDS, STDs/STIs, stress management and the prevention ofalcohol, tobacco, and drug addictions are highlighted. Students will learn advocacy skills to enhance their health and wellness.SPORTS AND HEALTH.5 credit Prerequisites: grades 11 – 12; Health 1 CVHS Credit health elective OUS Credit: noneSports and Health is designed for students interested in the field of health related to sports. The course will provide an in-depthanalysis of sport injuries, with a focus on prevention and rehabilitation, and will explore career paths in the field of sports and sportsmedicine. Topics covered include: sports nutrition, use of illegal drugs (i.e. steroids, doping, banned substances), sports psychology,eating disorders, social justice issues in the field of athletics, brain trauma, advocacy, and exploration of current health and sport topics.There will also be a unit on human sexuality, including sexually transmitted infections and reproductive topics.- 30 -