Syllabus
LIFETIME WELLNESS CLASS SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: Coach Pelchat
EMAIL: [email protected]
RIVERDALE HS: (615) 890-6450
TEXTBOOK: G-W Essential Health
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The content of the course includes seven standards: Disease Prevention and Control, Nutrition, Substance Abuse, Mental/Emotional/Social Health, Sexuality and Family Life, Safety and First Aid and Personal Fitness. Each content area is addressed in a classroom and/or physical activity setting. Personal Fitness and Nutrition should be emphasized and integrated throughout the course. Students are provided opportunities to explore how content areas are interrelated. Students acquire knowledge ans skills necessary to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being throughout their lifetime.
COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT 1: INTRO TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS
UNIT 2: NUTRITION AND FOOD CHOICES
UNIT 3: FITNESS AND PERSONAL HEALTH
UNIT 4: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
UNIT 5: DISEASES AND DISORDERS
UNIT 6: MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
UNIT 7: SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
UNIT 8: HUMAN LIFE CYCLE
State Lifetime Wellness Standards:
