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Health: Healthy Choices (Elective)

“The world would have us believe that winning or success is measured by points on a scoreboard or by dollar signs. The Christian realises that winning or success is determined by whether or not a goal has been achieved, and that goal is to bring glory to God.” Thomas M. Boqdon

OVERVIEW

Students will examine three focus areas including safety, alcohol and smoking, and nutrition. Safety addresses physical and social safety issues that students may encounter in their daily lives. They will explore the impact alcohol and smoking can have on individuals, families and communities. Students will develop knowledge, understanding and skills to make healthy, informed food choices through a focus on the macro and micronutrients. Students are encouraged to understand the value that God places on their health and consider the impact of their choices.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 5 periods per cycle in Semester 1

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Safety
  • Alcohol and Smoking
  • Nutrition – Macronutrients and Micronutrients

PREREQUISITES

  • Levy Cost

ASSESSMENT

  • Safety Poster (sun, water or exercise) – 20%
  • The Anti-Drug Campaign Project – 40%
  • Completion of Royal Life Saving Society e-Lifesaving Course – 15%
  • Nutrition Test – 25%

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27