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Health Education

 

Course Overview:

Health Education is a required course for graduation.  The course promotes a healthy lifestyle by developing your understanding of the many factors that have an impact on your Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social well-being.  This will aid you in maintaining and promoting your health, and making responsible decisions now and in the future. The six major content areas designated by the Health Framework for California Public Schools and California State Content Standards for Health at the 9th grade, including: 


Content Areas:

  1. Personal & Community Health
  2. Nutrition & Physical Activity
  3. Injury Prevention & Safety
  4. Mental, Emotional, & Social Health
  5. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
  6. Growth, Development, & Sexual Health