Health

This 9th grade course will assist all students to obtain accurate up to date information. The curriculum will enable students to develop lifelong behaviors that will encourage positive attitudes. The curriculum will guide students to recognize mature decision making strategies related to their personal health. Units will include;

A. Developing a Healthy Body
• Growth and Development
• Nutritional Needs
• Healthful Food Choices
B. Personal Health
• Cardio-respiratory Fitness
• Musculoskeletal Health
• Exercise and Fitness
• Personal Hygiene
C. Mind, Nervous System
• The Nervous System
• Mental Disorders
• Good Mental Health
D. Safety
• Household hazards
• Recreational Safeguards
• Safety on the road
• Environmental Safety
E. Diseases
• Immunology
• Diseases and Defenses
• Systemic Diseases
• Personal Health Care
E. First Aid
• Emergency Procedures
• First-Aid
F. Drug Abuse
• Drugs and Medicines
• Drug Abuse
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
G. Sexual Relationships

The units will focus on the belief that students who respect and accept personal responsibility for their lifelong health will set good examples for the health of others. Students will develop an understanding of the process of growth and development, along with a basic knowledge of the availability of any health-related information, products, and services.