Knowledge gained in health education affects attitudes and, consequently, behaviors. This course focuses on the relationship that exists among physical, mental, and social health.
Students learn that their decisions affect all of the areas of health.
They discover that the decisions they make can promote their health and their enjoyment of life now and in the future. The curriculum covers the traditional health topics mandated by the New York State Board of Regents, as well as current health issues of local, state and national concern. This course will provide students with a wide range of health-related information, as well as, how to access community health resources as well as reliable internet links. The intent of this course is to further develop wellness skills that will allow the students to fulfill positive, lifelong healthful behaviors. Students will also gain a better understanding as to how one's health and wellness has a lifelong impact on the individual personally and, how it impacts the family and the community.