#499/533    HEALTHY LIVING
Grade Level: 7 and 8        9 Weeks        Required         Cycle



Purpose:

This course is designed to combine Health and Physical Education. The general concepts for Healthy Living are introduced in the Health classroom and the knowledge on ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle are then demonstrated and practiced in the physical education portion of the class.

Description:

This course deals with the mental and physical aspects of health. Many of the topics covered are related to the problems that today's society faces: AIDS, exercise, nutrition, heart disease, first-aid, etc. These topics are presented in a way so students can fully understand how they affect our body physically, as well as our social and emotional well-being.

Requirements:

Students are evaluated using tests, announced quizzes, homework and class projects. Also students are required to dress on gym days.

Prerequisites:

None