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: AP | : NCAA ApprovedHealth and Physical Education
Fitness for Well-Being
Prerequisites: None
Fitness for Well-Being
Description: In this course, you will discover the multitude of advantages that come with engaging in a physically active lifestyle. These benefits encompass various aspects of your well-being, including social health, natural disease prevention, and fostering a strong mind-body connection. Ultimately, maintaining a consistent, well-designed, and diligently executed fitness regimen will contribute significantly to achieving a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Along with proper nutrition, exercise plays a crucial role in reducing stress, shedding body fat, promoting lean muscle mass, fortifying bones, and boosting self-esteem. Furthermore, an active lifestyle can enhance social interactions and support mental well-being, which encompasses all three dimensions of your Health Triangle. Once you incorporate a personalized fitness plan, you can anticipate increased energy levels, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and enhanced cardiovascular health. These benefits often become evident shortly after implementing a reasonable exercise program. Fitness for Well-Being equips you with practical knowledge and the necessary tools to set and achieve these goals. As you begin this course, remember that fitness is a personal journey. The success of any program hinges entirely on your commitment and willingness to take the appropriate actions that are suitable for your individual circumstances. The team at Mizzou Academy is here to support you throughout this transformative journey.
Prerequisites: None
There are no required texts for this course.
Health
Prerequisites: None
Health
Description: Health is a compulsory course worth half a unit, a requirement for high school graduation. It covers a diverse range of crucial topics, including mental and emotional health, body systems, nutrition, exercise, personal and consumer health, healthy relationships, reproduction and sexuality, substance awareness, disease prevention, environmental health, and first aid. The course's primary objective is to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. By approaching the lessons with intentionality, you will acquire the ability to make informed choices, nurture your well-being, and positively impact yourself and others. Through the practical course activities, you will also be developing active learning skills, critical thinking, and the ability to apply the knowledge acquired to real-life situations. Mizzou Academy's ultimate goal for this course is to empower our scholars to become advocates for themselves and contribute to healthier communities. We genuinely hope that you will embrace this opportunity to embark on this journey with us!
Prerequisites: None
There are no required texts for this course.