· Components of wellness
o Physical, mental, emotional, and social
· Overview of all major body systems / concentration on the systems below:
· Nervous System
o Anatomy and physiology (the parts and how theywork)
o Associated problems
o Mental, social, and emotional development as itrelates to brain maturation
o Developmental tasks during adolescence
· Digestive System
o Anatomy and physiology
o Associated problems
o Nutrition and healthy habits
· Urinary System
o Anatomy and physiology
o Associated problems
· Drug Education (tobacco, alcohol, OTC,prescription, and illegal drugs)
o General drug information
o The science of drug addiction
o Short and long term consequences of drug abuse
o Intervention and treatment
· Safety Education
o Basic rules of safety
o Car, pedestrian, bicycle, 4-wheeler, skateboardsafety
o Gun Safety
o Internet Safety
o Home alone/protecting yourself
o Natural Disasters – hurricane, tornado,flooding, etc.
o First Aid (Red Cross certification available)