Chapter 1- Health and Wellness

The learner will be introduced to the health triangle that incorporates the five aspects of health. These components consist of Physical Health, Social Health, Mental/ Emotional Health, as well as Spiritual Health. The learner will be able to describe how making good choices within each of these areas will improve their quality of life.

While on the Glencoe Health Chapter 1 Quizlet Flashcards cite and after reviewing all the 18 flashcards, the student can click on each of the icons to the left of the flashcard to assist in their learning of the material. The icons include learn, write, and spell. These icons will display different types of questions for the student to answer and to review the material. Finally, on the left side of the slide is a PLAY icon that will allow the student to participate in review games. Finally, there are also practice quizzes available with fill in the blank questions.

The Hand, Wrist, and Elbow.

The learner will be introduced the anatomy, mechanisms of injury, evaluation, and treatment protocals for the various injuries that can occur to the hand, wrist, and elbow. The specific types af acute and chronic injuries will be discussed in detail, along with the differential pathologies that will be recognized for each type of trauma.

Nutrition

The learner will be introduced to a broad aspect of nutrition including the six classes of nutrients and there primary functions within the human body. Also, the specific types of carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals will be discussed in detail. Finally, the importance of water and fiber will be addressed as part of a well balanced diet. The use of the MyPyramid "Food Pyramid" which has been changed to the "Choose My Plate"will also be examined in an effort to understand the major food groups and the types of foods that are needed by the body to stay healthy and strong.

Chapter 23-Communicable Diseases

The student will be introduced to the most common types of infectious diseases such as Viruses, Bacterium, Protists, and fungi. These catigories and the specific diseases that incorporate them will be discussed in detail.. Also, the transmission, signs/symptoms, treatment, and prevention stratigies will be articulated.

Chapter 25-Non-Infectious Diseases

The learner will be introduced to the many types of non-infectious diseases that are common amoung humans. The names, origins, catagories, signs and symptoms, and treatment protocals will be discussed in detail. Also, each student will be researching a specific non-infectious disease, developing a informational power point, and presenting their findings to rest of their peers.

The Lower Leg and Knee

The learner will be introduced to the anatomical make up of the lower leg and knee. The types of chronic and acute injuries will be discussed in detail, as well as the many types of mechanisms that may predispose an athlete to injury. Finally, the evaluation process and the treatment protocals that are used to treat these injuries will be articulated.

Chapter 19- Medicines and Drugs

The learner will be introduced to the different types of drugs and what they are specifically used for. The learner will be able to describe the broad categories that drugs are classified in, as well as the routes of administration. Finally, the learner will be able to understand the different effects that medicines have on the body and any adverse reactions that can occur if not taken as directed.