Contemporary Health

Course Length

1 Semester

This semester-long course designed for high school students examines and analyzes various health topics. It places alcohol use, drug use, physical fitness, healthy relationships, disease prevention, relationships, and mental health in the context of the importance of creating a healthy lifestyle.

Throughout the course, students examine the practices and plans they can implement in order to carry out a healthy lifestyle, and the consequences they can face if they do not follow safe health practices. In addition, students conduct in-depth studies in order to create mentally and emotionally healthy relationships with peers and family, and to devise healthy nutrition, sleeping, and physical fitness plans. Students also examine and analyze harassment and bullying laws.

Ready to Get Started with Our Online Academy?

Calvert Academy has year-long open enrollment, so you can start this course at any time! Visit the tuition page of our online academy to learn more about pricing or click the button below to get started with enrollment today. Have questions first? Call us at 888.866.4989.

Need help choosing courses? Call 888.866.4989 for curricula advice and placement testing options.

Overview of Concepts

• Unit 1: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
• Unit 2: Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Unit 3: Growth, Development, and Sexual Health
• Unit 4: Mental and Emotional Health
• Unit 5: Building Healthy Relationships
• Unit 6: Personal and Community Health
• Unit 7: Injury Prevention and Safety