HEALTH

Churchill offers a variety of Health classes that focus on prevention, wellness, and lifelong community health. A speaking opportunity for the CIM (Certification of Initial Mastery) is provided in all required Health classes. These classes will form the foundation for the Health Services and Human Services pathways.

Requirements: School District 4J requires 1.0 credit (2 semesters of Health) for graduation.

HEALTH & FAMILY
HE, AA .5 or 1.0 Credit
9, 10, 11, 12

Students may take one semester or a full year. Students will be provided lab experience in the Child Development Center(s) as part of the curriculum. Effective problem solving strategies and guidance techniques are emphasized. Students will study health issues as they relate to growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the developing child, within the context of the family. Interpersonal communication, family relationships, media, violence, safety, family planning, nutrition, and child development are some of the topics discussed.
This class is a practical approach to working with and integrating health, family and children.

PERSONAL HEALTH & FITNESS
HE .5 Credit 10, 11, 12

Caring for your health is primarily your responsibility. With that responsibility, you have an opportunity to promote and maintain a high level of health. In this class, each student will set realistic goals and develop a personal fitness plan that will be monitored over the semester. That plan will include assessing and managing controllable health risks (e.g. smoking and tobacco use, alcohol use and abuse, other drug use and other controllable health risks), identifying and practicing healthful eating habits and health related physical fitness. Students apply nutritional information in a lab setting and select a fitness activity to practice during the class, periodically throughout the semester. Working in small groups, students will conduct health related research projects.
Lab Fee: $5.

FAMILY STUDIES & HEALTH INDEPENDENT STUDY
HE .5 Credit 12
Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor consent

Students interested in pursuing a research project or topic of study not included in the regular curriculum can present an outline for consideration by the department. A teacher must sponsor the research project and meet regularly with each student.

FAMILY STUDIES & HEALTH ASSISTANT
OS .5 Credit 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Recommendation of department member

Students will assist teachers in the department with copy machine work, filing, collating, record keeping, laminating and preparation of classroom materials. Students will be assigned regular duties for department maintenance. It is extremely important that students have good attendance and show evidence of responsibility when assisting in these areas. Students are required to dress appropriately and follow stated office procedures.

MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS: JUNIOR CAM STUDENTS
HE 1.0 Credit
11
Prerequisites: Lancer Health and either Health & Family or Personal Health & Fitness

This is an introduction to basic healthcare principles: the health care system, ethical and legal issues, qualities of a health care worker, basic clinical skills, and first aid and CPR certification Clinical rotations/job shadows in health related occupations included. Lab fee: $55.

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
SC, HE 1.0 Credit
11, 12

Human anatomy includes learning about the structure, foundation and components of the body. Physiology addresses how these systems work together to maintain the health of the entire person. In this class, we will look at the healthy individual as well as what happens when the systems don’t function properly. The learning in this course will be linked to Medical Foundations, and Personal Wellness.

HUMAN SERVICES:
SENIOR CAM STUDENTS
AA .5 Credit
12
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Foundations and Medical Terminology

This is an advanced course that builds on Medical Foundations, Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the advanced skills and knowledge needed for successful internships. Topics will include the career related learning standards, advanced clinical skills and development of personal portfolios.

EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS
HE .5 Credit
11, 12
This advanced health class is designed for students who are part of the Health & Human Services CAM and are thinking about a career in a sports medicine related field, those who have an interest in learning about Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Personal Fitness Instruction, or those who have an interest in exercise science and fitness. Lab fee: $20.

HUMAN SEXUALITY
HE .5 Credit
11, 12
Prerequisites: Lancer Health and either Health & Family or Personal Health & Fitness

This is an advanced course, with topics including healthy relationships within dating, family and friendships, male and female anatomy and physiology, reproductive health, human sexual response and disease prevention related to sexuality.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
HE .5 Credit
11, 12

This class will explore medical terminology and it’s use in the medical field. College Now credit is available when certain criteria have been met. Book fee: $55.

ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT
HE 1.0 Credit
11, 12

This is a year-long course focusing on the education and understanding of children birth through 10 years old. The curriculum integrates child development, early intervention, relationships with young children and best teaching practices. Practical experiences and application of classroom presentations will take place in early childhood educational settings.

SLC PROGRAM COURSES

WELLNESS INTEGRATED NETWORK (WIN) SLC — HEALTH COMPONENT
HE 1.0 Credit
9

As part of the W.I.N. small learning community, this class will incorporate the mental, physical, social and emotional aspects of wellness through self-evaluations and hands-on projects. Themes will include high school transition-study skills, fitness and nutrition plans, peer relationship skills, communication skills and heredity and medical predispositions. For more information on the WIN SLC program, see page 29.