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Course name: Health for Life Course code: (PPZ3C)

Grade: 11
Type: Open
Course description: This resource enables learners to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviours as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being - physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social - and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Learners will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The resource prepares learners for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion.
Grade: 11
Type: Open
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This resource enables learners to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviours as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being - physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social - and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Learners will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The resource prepares learners for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

19 Lessons

5 Lessons

1.1   What Is Wellness?

1.2   Assessing Wellness Using Appraisal Tools and Guidelines

1.3   Changing Behaviours

1.4   Chronic and Communicable Diseases

1.5   Developing a Wellness Plan

5 Lessons

2.1   Social Determinants of Health

2.2   Heredity and Health

2.3   Social Support Network

2.4   Environmental Influences on Health and Well-Being

2.5   Resilience

5 Lessons

3.1   Components of a Healthy Lifestyle

3.2   Health Policies and Programs

3.3   Social and Cultural Influences on Health

3.4   Individual Contributions to Community Health and Well-Being

3.5   Designing a Health Promotion Initiative

4 Lessons

4.1   Evaluating Health Information

4.2   Mindfulness and Mental Health

4.3   Careers in Health Care

4.4   Significant Canadian Health Contributions

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