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/or Human Resources 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: $5.00
LANCER HEALTH HE .5 Credit
9
This class is designed for first-year high school students. Students will explore
many topics specifically geared toward being successful at CHS. Topics include
high school management skills, study skills, time management, decision making
and communication skills, goal setting, relationship skills, disease prevention
and projects related to family medical history and controversial health topics.
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. CURRENT ISSUES/ PHILOSOPHY & DISCUSSION HE,
LA, SS .5 Credit (2nd semester only) 11, 12 This class is based
primarily on the art of discussion of important current issues and ideas. Students
will be involved in large and small group discussions. The structure of this
class will be directed, in part, by the class itself, and evolve with the class
as the term progresses. Student input may reflect on activities, group organization,
and discussion topics. There will be no set boundaries for the actual topics
discussed, as they will be decided by class interest. The goal of this class
is to enrich the minds of the students and open them to new ideas and concepts.
To accomplish this, students will be exposed to a diversity of opinions and
will have the opportunity to openly express their own ideas in a discussion
group. Students will develop their own presentation to the class on a topic
of their choice and will be expected to complete a 1-2 page writing assignment
on each topic discussed. A final 8-10 page assignment will be required.
MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS I HE .5 Credit 11, 12 Prerequisites:
CPR and First Aid Card, completion of required health classes–Health
and Family and Personal Health and Fitness. As an introduction
to basic healthcare principles, you will begin the process of
learning about body systems, medical terminology, and communication
techniques. You will apply these techniques later in your practical
experience with various health care fields. Ethical and legal
responsibilities of health care professionals will also be included.
This is the first semester of two. Lab fee: $20.00 MEDICAL
FOUNDATIONS II HE .5 Credit 11, 12 Prerequisite: Medical Foundations
I During this second semester, you will explore two to three health-related
jobs in shadow experiences. The instructor will work with you
to find possibilities that appeal to you. You will become more
efficient with your use of medical terminology as we explore body
systems in greater depth. Other health issues are introduced,
and you will have the opportunity to learn job information from
a variety of health care providers. Lab fee: $20.00
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 I and II, and Personal Wellness.
* This course is required for Heath Services
Pathway students, but is also available to other interested students as space
permits. ADVANCED WELLNESS HE .5 Credit (1st semester only) 11,
12 Prerequisite: Completion of 2 of the following classes: Personal Health
and Fitness, Health and Family or Lancer Skills. Because diseases and disorders
are often related to eating and exercise habits, this advanced course will cover
the aspects of keeping one’s whole self healthy, physically, mentally and emotionally.
Students will learn the meaning of mental and physical fitness and how it connects
to the physiology of the human body. The significant role of nutrition in one’s
daily life will be investigated in-depth. After learning the core information,
students will spend time analyzing their own, and other’s, eating and exercise
habits, to help discover the critical links between behaviors and health. At
the conclusion of this course, students will be able to help assess and manage
their own lives more healthfully and will have gained experience in assessing
other’s health habits as well. Lab Fee: $15.00 * This course is required for
Health Services Pathway students, but is also available to other interested
students, as space permits. ADVANCED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS AA 1.5 Credit 11,
12 Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Foundations I and
II Choose one area of emphasis: Clinical & Allied Health, Sports Medicine,
or Fitness & Wellness This course will build on Medical Foundations I and
II, with specific emphasis on the skills and knowledge needed for successful
internships in Clinical & Allied Health, Sports Medicine, or Fitness &
Wellness. The course will be curriculum-based, as well as experiential, providing
a variety of internships tailored specifically to students’ individual educational
and career interests. Medical terminology will also be included. Students will
learn and utilize a wide variety of inter-related concepts and skills used in
these career fields.
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 30.
