This health and fitness course provides students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and decide ways to stay fit and healthy. Students will analyze the importance of nutrition, healthy eating, and the prevention of various communicable and non-communicable diseases and their role in the body's development. Students will also learn about developmental stages in humans. The students will also evaluate ways to stay safe and apply first aid procedures in cases of emergencies. In addition, they will learn about emotional and mental health, various associated disorders, and resources available to get help. Other topics covered include the harmful effects of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances and ways to prevent and manage addiction.
Section: Nutrition for a Healthy Life
In this section, you will learn about:
In this lesson, you will learn about the different food groups, essential macronutrients and micronutrients, and learn how to make healthy food choices. This lesson will help you assess your personal health practices and overall health status. You will learn how to formulate an effective long-term personal health plan and how to implement strategies and monitor progress in achieving this personal health goal.
In this lesson, you will learn about the types of micronutrients, the need for vitamins and minerals, good food sources, various deficiency disorders and phytonutrients. You will also learn about various varieties of food. This lesson will help you compare personal eating habits with widely accepted guidelines related to nutritional value and understand the effectiveness of health-related decisions.
In this lesson, you will learn about nutrition during the lifespan of a human and the impact of biological sex and the activity of nutritional needs.
This lesson will teach you how to plan healthy meals, various food allergies, food intolerances, and special diets and supplements.
This lesson will help you to learn how to create a long-term personal health plan and make decisions about the behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks to yourself and others.
This lesson will explain the importance of hydration and making healthy drink choices to stay healthy. The lesson also explains the advantages and disadvantages of various common drink choices.
Section: Eating Patterns and Exercise
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In this lesson, you will learn about the factors that affect body weight. The lesson also explains the food choices that help maintain body weight. You will also learn about the Body Mass Index. The lesson also helps understand the importance of food choices and eating patterns to maintain body weight.
This lesson explains how food choices affect health and how incorrect food choices can cause diseases and various deficiencies and illnesses.
In this lesson, you will learn about various types of eating disorders, their causes, their symptoms, and ways to manage or treat them.
In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of careful food preparation and ways to prepare and store food safely. The lesson covers effective health-related food preparation and storage decisions to prevent health issues.
In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of exercise, different types of exercises, the relationship between diet and exercise and harmful methods of weight loss. You will be able to create a physical activity plan based on current guidelines and learn about the activities that promote fitness and health at school and at home. In addition, you will be able to implement strategies to achieve your personal health goal.
Section: Disease Prevention and Control
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You will understand the basics of genetics, various types of mutation, and different types of genetic disorders.
In this lesson, you will learn about the impact of lifestyle on health and how good lifestyle choices can help in disease prevention. After this lesson, you will be able to implement strategies to achieve a personal health goal. You will also understand the importance of rest, sleep, socioeconomic factors, and exercise on health.
In this lesson, you will learn about different diseases caused by the transmission of pathogens. You will also learn about the methods for the prevention of infectious diseases.
In this lesson, you will learn about various communicable or infectious diseases that affect human health. After this lesson, you will be able to identify symptoms that should prompt individuals to seek health care. You will be able to use reliable resources to find out the information about communicable diseases. You will be able to access valid and reliable health products, services and information.
In this lesson, you will learn about different types of common non-communicable diseases and ways to prevent and treat them. After this lesson, you will be able to make a plan for maintaining good personal hygiene and use strategies to maintain a healthy community. You will also be able to describe prevention, lifestyle factors, and treatment of non-communicable diseases.
Section: Human Growth and Development
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In this lesson, you will learn about the structure and functions of human organ systems and their interrelationships with each other. You will also learn about common diseases associated with different body systems.
In this lesson, you will learn about the stages of fetal development, prenatal and postnatal care and birth defects. You will also learn about teenage pregnancy. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to explain fetal development from conception through pregnancy and birth. You will also understand the harmful effects of certain substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs and environmental hazards such as lead on the fetus.
In this lesson, you will learn about the process and stages of development from infancy to childhood. You will also learn about the importance of preventive care in infants and children.
In this lesson, you will learn about the development and changes during the adolescence stage of life. You will also learn about the resources and interventions available for adolescents.
After this lesson, you will be able to evaluate how growth and development are affected by internal and external influences. You will also be able to demonstrate effective negotiation skills to avoid dangerous or risky situations.
In this lesson, you will learn about the developmental changes during adulthood. You will also learn about changes in adulthood and associated health concerns. At the end of this lesson, you will understand the importance of early detection and warning signs that prompt adult individuals to seek health care.
Section: Human Sexuality
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In this lesson, you will learn about different methods of contraception, the effectiveness of different contraceptive methods and healthy sexual practices. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of abstinence, condoms, and other contraceptives in preventing pregnancy. You will also understand that people can choose abstinence at different times in their lives.
In this lesson, you will learn the difference between Sexual orientation and Gender. You will also learn about gender stereotypes and roles and the aspects of sexual orientation and gender identity. After this lesson, you will be able to use a decision-making process to analyze the benefits of respecting individual differences in physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation. You will also understand the importance of communication and empathy for issues related to stereotypes.
In this lesson, you will learn about healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior. You will also learn about the laws associated with sexual behaviors. After this lesson, you will be able to support others in making positive and healthful choices about sexual behavior. You will also learn the ways to assess accurate information and resources for survivors of sexual offenses.
In this lesson, you will learn about different sexually transmitted diseases and the ways of preventing these diseases. At the end of this lesson, you will understand why abstinence from sexual activity is the only method that is 100% effective in preventing STDs, the sexual transmission of HIV or acquired immune deficiency syndrome and the emotional trauma associated with adolescent sexual activity. You will be able to use a decision-making model to make a sexual health-related decision and prevent STDs.
In this lesson, you will learn about different reproductive system diseases and cancers of the reproductive system. After this lesson, you will be able to use a decision-making process to analyze when it is necessary to seek help with or leave an unhealthy situation associated with reproductive system illness.
Section: First Aid and Safety
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In this lesson, you will learn about the Basic First Aid Kit, the technique to perform CPR in case of an emergency and personal hygiene. The lesson also teaches about maintaining eye, ear and teeth health in humans. The lesson focuses on developing proficiency in psychomotor skills used for life support, including hands-on CPR, abdominal thrusts for choking victims and using an AED. The lesson also allows you to analyze healthy personal hygiene behaviors and make informed decisions.
In this lesson, You will learn about various protective equipment that can be used to prevent injuries and some common sports and travel injuries. The lesson encourages learners to use safety equipment during various activities and promotes safe driving experiences. The student analyzes the relationship between unsafe behaviors and injuries and personal health.
In this lesson, you will learn about the health information available online, reliable and reputable online sources for health and health product-related information, dangers associated with the internet and ways to protect private information.
In this lesson, you will learn about the causes and effects of violence, especially domestic violence, and why people join gangs. You will also learn why violence and being a gang member are bad and how these can be prevented. The students will be able to evaluate the consequences of violence and getting involved in the gangs on themselves, their families and the community. They will also learn to use communication skills in order to resolve conflict and diffuse unhealthy behaviors in situations like abuse and violence. Students will be able to demonstrate conflict resolution skills to avoid potentially violent situations.
This lesson covers the basics of community and public health, various resources for community health and emergency preparedness plans at various levels. The lesson also covers the ways to deal with various natural disasters. In this lesson, you will learn how to improve personal and community health. You will also learn about the steps that should be taken to keep yourself and the people around you safe during various emergency situations and natural disasters.
In this lesson, you will learn about the problems and effects of sexual harassment and assault, and peer pressure and bullying. You will also learn about preventing sexual harassment and assault and ways to overcome peer pressure and bullying. After this lesson, you will be able to use effective communication skills to prevent and report sexual harassment. You will be able to demonstrate effective peer resistance, negotiation, and collaboration skills to avoid potentially violent situations.
Section: Mental and Emotional Health
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In this lesson, you will learn about healthy and unhealthy relationships. After this lesson, you will be able to use communication skills effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance your health. You will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills to express emotions.
In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of social and emotional health and how different factors affect social and emotional well-being. This lesson teaches about the factors affecting social and emotional health and the importance of self-image. You will be able to analyze, design, and evaluate strategies for expressing needs, wants, and emotions in healthy ways.
In this lesson, you will learn about stress and grief and the coping skills to manage emotions associated with them. After this lesson, you will learn to set a goal to reduce life stressors in a health-enhancing way. You will be able to develop a personal stress management plan.
In this lesson, you will learn about the causes and effects of Mental illness. You will also learn about different types of mental health disorders and ways to prevent depression and suicide. You will understand the warning signs, causes/risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment strategies for different mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety disorders, affective disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and attention disorders. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to analyze signs of depression, potential suicide, and other self-destructive behaviors and identify warning signs for suicide. You will understand how using suicide prevention resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline reduces the likelihood of suicide.
In this lesson, you will learn about various mental health resources available for people with mental illnesses and understand their importance. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate how to ask for and offer support to enhance the mental health of yourself and others. You will also be able to demonstrate how to guide and support others to make positive health choices for mental health.
Section: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
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In this lesson, you will learn about various substances that are usually abused. You will also learn about the causes and effects of substance abuse. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to use a decision-making process to evaluate how the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs affects individuals, families, and society.
In this lesson, you will learn about the causes and effects of alcohol abuse and addiction. After this lesson, you will be able to analyze how some health risk behaviors such as alcohol abuse can affect the likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors. You will also be able to describe the interrelatedness of alcohol and other drugs to health problems.
In this lesson, you will learn about the causes and effects of tobacco addiction. You will also learn about the prevention and management of tobacco addiction. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to use refusal skills to avoid tobacco use and addiction. You will be able to analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health and preventing tobacco addiction.
In this lesson, you will learn about the causes, effects and warning signs of drug addiction and abuse. After this lesson, you will be able to analyze how some health risk behaviors can influence the likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
In this lesson, you will learn about the ways to prevent and manage substance abuse. You will also learn about the resources available for substance abusers. You will be able to use effective coping strategies when faced with an array of social situations involving the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. You will learn how to present a persuasive solution to the problem of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youngsters. You will learn to design a drug-free message for a community beyond school.
