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High School HOPE

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Suggested Prerequisites

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Description

Pssst…are you ready to unlock the secret to becoming a better version of yourself? Your health is the key! In this course, you will learn how to make smart choices that influence your health, lifestyle, and physical fitness. Find out why and how we move with the components of fitness, as well as how to fuel your body the right way with nutrition to support that movement. You’ll cover different ways to stay safe, from injury and disease prevention to keeping your body free of harmful substances. Don’t forget about your emotional health, too—you’ll learn skills like building resiliency, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships. Get ready to take charge of your health and be a better you!

Module One: Foundations of Health

-Dimensions of Health

-Cultural and Community Influence on Health/Wellness

-Aerobic and Anaerobic Activity

-Exercise Intensity

-Common Injuries and Safety Equipment

-Sportsmanship v. Gamesmanship (sports etiquette)

-Healthy Eating

-Reading Nutrition Labels/Logging Consumption

-Reliable Sources for Health Information


Module Two: Fitness

-FITT Training Principles

-Skill-related Components of Fitness

-Form and Technique

-Health-related Components of Fitness

-Biomechanics

-Importance of Warming Up and Cooling Down

-Cardiorespiratory Endurance

-Muscular Strength and Endurance

-Flexibility

-Effective Fitness Plans


Module Three: Personal Care and Disease

-Viral and Bacterial Infections

-Fungal and Parasitic Infections

-Immunity and Hygiene

-Importance of Sleep

-Breast and Testicular Self-checks

-Family Planning and Abstinence

-Preventing STIs and HIV

-Chronic Disease (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, COPD)

-Common Injuries/First Aid

-CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver



 

Module Four: Mental and Emotional Health

-How Values Shape our Choices

-Character and Grit

-Emotional Health

-Managing Anger and Stress

-Dealing with Grief

-Depression and Anxiety

-OCD and PTSD

-Treating Mental Health Disorders

-Social Media Risks and Cyberbullying

-Treating Mental Health Disorders


Module Five: Substance Use and Abuse

-Why Smoking is Addictive

-Types of Smoking Products

-Consequences of Using Tobacco Products

-How To Quit Tobacco

-Effects and Risks of Alcohol Consumption

-Blood Alcohol Content

-DUI and Distracted Driving

-Risks of Abusing Illegal Drugs

-Stimulants, Depressants, and Opioids

-Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse

-Refusal and Treatment Strategies


Module Six: Healthy Relationships

-Cultural Norms/Social Conformity

-Healthy Peer Relationships

-Parenting/Family Relationships

-Cultural Influence on Behavior

-Community Supports for Health

-Addressing Community Issues/Advocacy

-Effective Communication

-Clarifying and Summarizing

-Promoting Peace

-Managing Conflict