Personal Fitness - Health

When your student completes this course, here are some of the things he or she should know and/or be able to do:

-         Explain the benefits of exercise as it pertains to mental and Social health

-         Explain the basic components of fitness

-         Discuss the benefits of aerobic exercise

-         Explain the role of essential nutrients and vitamins.

-         Discuss how media and family affects nutritional choices

-         Explain consequences of substance abuse

-         Discuss a reasonable emergency plan

-         Define first aid

-         Define human sexuality

-         Develop a basic understanding of STI’s

-         Define HIV and AIDS

-          Participate at individual level in life long activities introduced in class

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