South River High – BMAH Aging/Wellness 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

0.5sem Students will continue to analyze literature and conduct research on the genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, psychological, and economic aspects of aging. Aging populations’ health issues affected by race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status (SES), age, education, occupation, and other, as yet unknown, lifetime, and lifestyle differences will be studied. Students will use re-search insights and advances to influence policy on the health, wellness, economic status, and quality of life of all aging adults. Immersed in problem based learning and critical thinking, students will develop and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to explore the event of aging, common illnesses, physiological problems, and the mental and social aspects involved in aging. Students will also explore how the health system engages with aging populations. This course receives Advanced Weighting (the same as AP courses) because it has a prerequisite that is Advanced Placement.