Wellness I
Kevin T. Ellis — Instructor

Location: Brooks Gymnasium (unless otherwise announced)
 

Days:  P.E. (M,TH,F)  Health Ed. (T,W)

Goals:  To give students a better understanding of health and physical related issues and how to implement strategies to allow for a healthier lifestyle.
 

Text: Health, by Merki and Merki, published by Glencoe Mcgraw-Hill

 
Topics of Study:
- Physical Fitness and Nutrition
- Family and Social Health
- Growth and Development
- Diseases and Disorders
- Consumer and Environ. Health
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Body Systems
- Medicines and Drugs
- Injury Prevention and Safety
 

Materials:  Health Education — notebook, paper, writing implements
                Physical Education — shorts/sweatpants, tennis shoes
Grading:  30% - daily grade points.
              30% - classroom assignments and/or periodic quizzes.
              40% - written tests that may cover both health and P.E. topics.

Scale:
A  Excellent   93-100
B  Good         85-92
C  Average    75-84
D  Poor         70-74
F  Failing      69 and below