Sunrise Mountain High School – Personal Health

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This one-year course examines the relationships between the structural and physiological functions required for mental, physical, social, and emotional wellness. Topics include decision making, wellness, nutrition and physical activity, body systems, substance use and abuse, communicable and non-communicable diseases, violence prevention, safety, and consumer health. Sex education and sexually transmitted infectious disease education, within established guidelines, is an integral part of this course. Students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) have diverse needs and course accommodations and/or modifi cations may be required based upon IEP identifi ed needs. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. The course fulfi lls the one-half credit of health required for high school graduation as well as one-half elective credit.