Health Education (Period 3rd)

This course addresses health concepts described in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health. It includes comprehensive instruction in consumer health; diseases; environmental health and safety; growth, reproduction, and development; health for daily living; use and abuse of tobacco, alcohol/drugs; and sexuality education for family living. Also covered are topics in masculinity and femininity, and current health issues. Students learn to make healthy lifestyle decisions. Applications related to current events, access to health and social services within the community, wellness strategies, communication/social skills, and health awareness are discussed.