Health and Wellness

In this course, students will investigate the physical, psychological, and emotional dimensions of health and explore what it means to be “well” in the contemporary world. Topics covered will include human physiology, personal fitness, dieting, managing stress, sleep hygiene, mental illness, addiction and substance abuse, human sexuality, and the impact of contemporary social media on wellbeing. Students will develop the skills they need to access and interpret reliable, research-based health information throughout their lives.

To successfully complete this course, students will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with a reliable internet connection and a working webcam and microphone.

In addition, this course may require purchase of texts or other course materials.

This Student-Paced course is a time-flexible course format that empowers students to complete rigorous and connected learning experiences while accommodating significant outside commitments, including travel, athletics, internships and camp. Students have full access to course materials and activities throughout the term. They work closely with teachers to set individualized weekly benchmarks to create accountability and build consistency. Students interact with teachers and peers via discussion threads, collaborative readings, video posts and other media. Students have the opportunity to meet live for orientation and introduction at start of term, progress check at midterm, and culminating presentations at end of term.