Health; Fitness; and Nutrition

This is the first of two courses that comprise Health, Fitness, and Nutrition. In this course, the student will study a variety of health-related topics and learn the benefits of fitness. The student will gain a new awareness of his own fitness level and nutritional needs. The student will also learn how to adopt long-term, healthy habits and lifestyle changes to improve and inspire his overall state of well being. This course will also teach the student how fitness can influence one’s self image and will help him to understand the value of respecting his own body. The student will explore the dangers of alcohol and drug use and develop social strategies to avoid peer pressure. The student will also examine such things as eating disorders, prevention of injury, and first aid.