9PED

Year 9 Health

Course Description

This MYP course aims to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to make informed decisions that will contribute positively to their personal well-being, the well-being of other people and that of society as a whole.

Students will look at how the 4 areas of wellbeing: physical, mental/emotional, social and spiritual can be impacted and maintained.

This is the first year of a two year programme and leads to Year 10 Health.

This course is aimed at developing skills necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis will be on: drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, healthy relationships, interpersonal skills and positive sexuality awareness.

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