Health
(Units: 0.5)

In Health 1, students develop skills that will make them health-literate adults. Students gain a deeper understanding of the knowledge and behaviors they use to safeguard their health, particularly pertaining to health risks. Students are taught how to access accurate information that they can use to promote health for themselves and others. Students use problem-solving, research, goal-setting and communication skills to protect their health and that of the community.

This course meets TEKS requirements for high school Health 1.

Course cost: $325 / student

Course Topics

• Public health goals
• Body composition, diet, exercise, and fitness
• Illness and disease
• Eating disorders
• Death and grieving
• Health-related social issues
• Suicide prevention
• Stress management
• Human development

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