Topics Covered in this Course
- Mental, Emotional, and Social Health:
Covers stress management, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. Under state law, districts must include comprehensive mental health education
, covering the signs, symptoms, treatments, and destigmatization of serious conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and eating disorders.
- Growth, Development, and Sexual Health:
Governed strictly by the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA)
. It mandates comprehensive sexual health and HIV prevention education at least once in high school. The material must be medically accurate, objective, and fully LGBTQ+-inclusive.
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs:
Focuses on the physiological and social effects of substance abuse. This section emphasizes preventative decision-making and heavily highlights modern public health concerns, such as the dangers of vaping and fentanyl use.
- Nutrition and Physical Activity:
Teaches students how to design balanced dietary plans, understand nutritional labels, map out fitness goals, and balance physical wellness with academic demands.
- Injury Prevention and Safety:
Includes personal safety, digital safety, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and specialized topics like organ donation awareness and sex trafficking prevention education.
- Personal and Community Health:
Explores how environmental factors impact human wellness, how to prevent disease transmission, and the broader social determinants of health within a community.
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2026 Fall Semester Assignments, Help, and Information
Week 1
Mental, Emotional, and Social Health |
Day 1- Wednesday August 12
Syllabus
Class Rules
Topics Covered in this Class- Google Slides
About Coach B
Day 2- Friday August 14
Start of Class-
- Collect Signed Syllabus
- Seating Chart Day- Sit next to a friend
Information for Today-
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs-
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs is
a psychological theory of motivation proposing that human beings are driven by five tiered categories of needs
- Maslow Hierarchy of Needs Video
- Stress-
- Stress is a natural physical and mental response
tochallenging, demanding, or threatening situations.
- Physical:
Frequent tension headaches, muscle tightness, chest pain, constant fatigue, trouble sleeping, or digestive issues.
- Emotional:
Feelings of anxiety, constant worry,irritability, sadness, or a sensation of being easily overwhelmed.
- Behavioral:
Changes in appetite, socialwithdrawal, difficulty concentrating, grinding teeth, or an increased reliance on alcohol or substances
- Stress Video
- Stress Mamagement Techniques
- Practice Deep Breathing:
Slow, focused breaths signal your nervous system to trigger the "relaxation response," effectively counteracting your body's fight-or-flight reaction.
- Stay Physically Active:
Regular exercise releases endorphins, which act as natural mood lifters and help relieve accumulated muscle tension.
- Set Firm Boundaries:
Learn to analyze your schedule and say "no" to non-essential responsibilities that overwhelm your capacity.
- Connect with a Support System:
Talking through your challenges with trusted friends, family members, or peers can significantly reduce the emotional burden.
- Square Breathing Exercise Video
- Wellness Center
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