Unit 7: Physical Wellness

1.12.2 Analyze the relationships between various dimensions of wellness as related to health outcomes
1.12.4 Evaluate practices and behaviors that support health and well-being, including how to manage health conditions
1.12.7 Analyze the benefits of and barriers to practicing a variety of health behaviors
8.12.4 Demonstrate self-advocacy skills and strategies to promote health and well-being

Students will be able to understand concepts related to health-promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Students will be able to access valid information to help reduce health risks and enhance our overall health and wellness
Students will be able to identify what safety guidelines should be followed when using OTC and Rx drugs

Students will analyze a variety of specialty medical specialists

Students will be able to explore connections between our health choices and various communicable disease to prevent illness

Students will analyze the difference between proper use and abuse of the over-the counter and prescription medicines