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Health II Course Information

Health II Course Information. Mr. Marchetti. About the Teacher. Entering 12 th year at Norwalk High School Health & Physical Education Dept. Chair Boys Swim Coach – Norwalk/McMahon Coop Team 3 Children – Alyssa (17) Kyle (16) and Jessica (10). Health II.

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Health II Course Information

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  1. HealthIICourse Information Mr. Marchetti

  2. About the Teacher • Entering 12th year at Norwalk High School • Health & Physical Education Dept. Chair • Boys Swim Coach – Norwalk/McMahon Coop Team • 3 Children – Alyssa (17) Kyle (16) and Jessica (10)

  3. Health II • In this Health Education course, we will discuss concepts related to physical health and overall wellness. The ultimate goal of Health Education is to enable someone to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services and how to use this information in ways that can benefit one’s own health. Students will learn that most health problems can possibly be prevented through positive health behaviors.

  4. Health II Topics • Positive Self-Esteem/Mental Health • Recognizing signs of suicide and/or depression • Relationship issues – violence and harassment • Drug approval and scheduling by the government • Addiction progression – symptoms and intervention

  5. Health II Topics • Decision making models (FIND and ABCDE) • Goal Setting • Drugs and the Law/Future consequences • Distracted Driving • Planning for the future – resources and information

  6. Health II Topics • Basic First Aid/Caring for Sudden Illness • Effects of Alcohol/Binge Drinking • Diseases – infectious and genetic • Sexually Transmitted Infections /AIDS Education • Family Planning / Contraception

  7. Health II Grading • Participation: this will count for 40% of your gradeThis will be earned by arriving to class on time, ready to work when the bell rings. The expectation is that you demonstrate active participation in all class activities and assignments and demonstrated cooperation at all times. • Class Work/Homework/Portfolio: this will count for 25% of your gradeAll class work will be kept in the classroom in a folder/portfolio supplied by the student. Your grade will be based on completeness of portfolio (are all assignments in your folder? Notes? Handouts? Tests/Quizzes?) • Tests: these will count for 35% of your gradeThere will be approximately 3-4 tests given during the quarter. The format will include short answer, multiple choice, true/false, and short essay.

  8. Contact Information • Doug Marchetti • Health and Physical Education Department Chair • marchettid@norwalkps.org • 203-838-4481 Ext. 13378 • TeacherWeb

  9. Fundamentals of Human Performance Course Information Mr. Marchetti

  10. About the Teacher • Entering 12th year at Norwalk High School • Health & Physical Education Dept. Chair • Boys Swim Coach – Norwalk/McMahon Coop Team • 3 Children – Alyssa (17) Kyle (16) and Jessica (10)

  11. Fundamentals of Human Performance • In this course, students will develop the skills necessary to plan, implement, and assess a comprehensive physical fitness plan for individuals of various backgrounds and abilities. Coursework will include: Components of Fitness, Goal Setting, Principles of Training, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscular Fitness, and Nutrition.

  12. Fundamentals of Human Performance • In addition to classroom work, several Activity or “Lab” days will be scheduled. During these Activity or “Lab” periods, students will be expected to physically participate in a number of activities that will include both teacher-led, as well as student-designed lessons which will mirror the topics covered in class.

  13. Fundamentals of Human Performance • Tests: this will count for 30% of your gradeThere will be approximately 3-4 tests given during the quarter. The format will include short answer, multiple choice, true/false, and short essay. • Activity Sessions: this will count for 30% of your gradeActivity sessions provide an opportunity to assess the concepts learned in the classroom. Students will be expected to change into clothes for activity (like a Physical Education class) and actively participate during the scheduled Activity/Lab sessions. • Affective Skills: this will count for 30% of your gradeThis will include skills such as goal setting and achievement, the ability to work and collaborate in small groups, making meaningful contributions in class, and assisting other class members. • Design of a Physical Fitness Program: this will count for 10% of your grade.Students will work during the quarter to develop a meaningful Physical Fitness plan for a prescribed client. We will discuss the components of the plan as the quarter develops.

  14. Additional Resources • For this course, we will use a text titled “Personal Fitness: Looking Good, Feeling Good.” The text will be utilized as a classroom resource for the time being….though homework may be assigned as the quarter progresses.  • TeacherWeb

  15. Contact Information • Doug Marchetti • Health and Physical Education Department Chair • marchettid@norwalkps.org • 203-838-4481 Ext. 13378

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