Course: Welcome to Health and Fitness class. Think of this course as academic P.E. with some activity on the side. Our goal is to learn about basic structure and function of the human body and what we can do to maintain optimal physical, mental and emotional health throughout our lives. To achieve this goal, we need to make educated choices based on accurate information, information acquired from informed and qualified sources. We will also be researching conditions that can result from not taking care of our health.
Welcome to Health and Fitness- 2nd Semester
Fitness part:
Bring workout attire and be prepared to put it on every Tuesday.
We will be joining Coach Hughes for the famous “abs workout”
Strengthen the core and the rest will follow.
No whining (me included)
This is a participation grade, 14 Tuesdays-280 points
280 points
We will also make a walking program, when the weather is more “suitable” Snow shoeing/Nordic- may also be possible.
Other fitness activities may include ,basketball, yoga , hula hoops-WooHOO, Calenetics, aerobic workout design, light weights.
Guest Speaker(s)
Health Units
1: What is Health?
How Healthy Are You? Survey/Individual Goal Sheet-25pts
150 points
Dr. D’s Birds and the B’s/Miracle of Life
Male and Female Reproductive System-Structure/Function
Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS
What are hormones?/Endocrine system intro
Quizzes /Test
250 points
What is your Food I.Q.?-Survey
Nutrition/Digestion-Eating for Energy/structure/function
Lab
Quiz/Test
Label Activity/”Shopping” Trip
Type II diabetes
Portion Distortion-Supersize Me
Food I.Q/Individual Goal SheetHungry Planet
150 points
Bones/Muscles- Notes, Project, Quiz, Dissection ,Test
What are steroids?-Natural vs. abuse-Current Events
200 points
Cardiovascular/Respiratory Systems
Project, CPR certification, quiz, test, heart healthy menu and FEAST
25points
How stressed are you-survey/individual action plan
Relaxation/Visualization/Organization
100 points
Nervous System-CNS/PNS, structure/function
Your Brain/Brain Development/disorders
100 points
Drugs and Stimulants-Project/Presentations/Guest speaker(s)
100 points
Hobby Project-Presentation
100 points
The power of laughter-Fun and Games-Create, Learn, Teach and Play
150 points
Book Presentation
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Bones/Muscles Pkt./naming (homework)
Due Date: March 24, 2008 |
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| FOOD ON THURSDAY- bring healthy snacks to share ( we can cook again) |
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Digestive System (homework)
Due Date: February 18, 2008 |
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| Today we went to the gym instead of our usual abs workout. Prior to this and after lunch we began our introduction to the Digestive System-structure and function, nutrition and disorders. We do not meet tomorrow, Thurs. we will review the powerpoint and notes and watch Dying to be Thin with Sara Taylor. |
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Study for reproductive system quiz and complete menstrual packet (homework)
Due Date: February 11, 2008 |
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Today in class-Abs and structure function practice.
QUIZ ON THURS> |
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Remember to bring food item you signed up for on Friday (homework)
Due Date: February 3, 2008 |
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Today in class we began power point presentations on sexually transmitted diseases.
Tomorrow is AB day-bring workout clothes.
Wed. we will be in the computer lab finishing power points.
Friday we will have our test on reproduction and finish Menstrual cycle/hormone packets |
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Nova origins-embryonic development in birds and mammals (homework)
Due Date: January 25, 2008 |
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In class-Intro. to Reproduction (homework)
Due Date: January 23, 2008 |
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In class-Ab workout-BRING TUES.! (homework)
Due Date: January 22, 2008 |
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Finish How Healthy are you Survey/Behavior Change Contract (homework)
Due Date: January 21, 2008 |
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Telluride High School
Jo Moore
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