Health I (Same as Health 9)
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Required
Prerequisite: None

This comprehensive course introduces students to a wide range of health subject areas. The areas of study include fitness and nutrition, diseases and disorders, adolescent growth and development, consumer and environmental concerns, and substance use and abuse. Within these areas, students will further explore stress management, teen suicide and human sexuality issues.

The student will:

  • Know essential concepts about the identification and prevention of diseases.
  • Analyze community resources that support mental/emotional, social, and physical health.
  • Understand key concepts of interpersonal relationships, communication, and advocacy.
  • Demonstrate goal-setting & decision-making skills.
  • Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity.
  • Practice preventative health behaviors.
  • Analyze the influence of family, peers, health professionals, culture, media, technology, and other health factors.
  • Access valid information, products, and services.
  • Recognizes the personal, social, and legal consequences of substance abuse.
  • Understand factors that influence sexual health.
  • CPR/First Aid Instruction – Fulfilling State of Iowa requirement

Health II
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Term
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Health I

This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of Public Health (the laws and regulations that promote and protect the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play). Students will gain a better understanding of the role Public Health plays in their everyday lives by reviewing previous and current public health issues and strategies. Students will also explore an issue in Public Health that is most interesting to them and develop their own strategies to combat the problem.

The student will:

  • Know essential concepts about the identification and prevention of diseases. 
  • Analyze community resources that support mental/emotional, social, and physical health.
  • Understand key concepts of interpersonal relationships, communication, and advocacy.
  • Demonstrate goal-setting and decision-making skills.
  • Practice preventative health behaviors.
  • Analyze the influence of family, peers, health professionals, culture, media, technology, and other health factors.
  • Access valid information, products, and services.