- Syosset Central School Dist
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The Health Education Department at Syosset High School is committed to promoting positive physical, mental, emotional and social well-being for our students to assist them toward increased health literacy and use such information in ways that will increase their knowledge, skills and beliefs to allow them to obtain an optimal quality of life and well being. The program and courses offered are designed to educate students in healthy decision making and risk reduction through lectures, discussions, community involvement, activities, speakers, multi-media and computer research.
Department: Health
Course Number: 4724
Course Title: HEALTH EDUCATION – ALT.
Details: Year, 0.5 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
Grades: 11
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Required For: Health Education – Alt. meets the graduation requirement for all students. Normally scheduled for the 11th grade. Students may postpone health until 12th grade for a serious reason.
Recommended For: Grade 11
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Description: The following topics are covered in class: Insights on the human condition, alcohol and other drugs, diseases and human sexuality. Click here to read full course description
Department: Health
Course Number: 4769
Course Title: HEALTH EDUCATION – CASTLE PROGRAM – ALT.
Details: Year, 0.5 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
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Prerequisites: Must be in the Alternative School Program.
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Required For: 11th grade students in the Alternative School Program
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Description: This course meets the graduation requirement. It is run in conjunction with the 11th grade health course.
Department: Health
Course Number: 4740
Course Title: COMMUNITY HEALTH
Details: Year, 1 Credit (0.5 Credit for Health Education and 0.5 Credit for an Elective in Health Education), 1 Period Daily
Grades: 11, 12
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Recommended For: Students in grades 11-12 who have not taken the required course in Health Education
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Description: The goal of the community health class is to make the school and community aware of various health issues. The course runs in conjunction with the 11th grade health curriculum, with a community service component as a .5 credit elective. Students will learn that their decisions affect not only themselves but other people and the community as well. Click here to read full course description
Department: Health
Course Number: 4734
Course Title: COLLEGE 101: TRANSITION – FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE – ALT.
Details: Year, 0.5 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
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Prerequisites: 12th grade students who have completed the New York State health mandated course at the high school level
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Description: This practical course will make the transition from high school to college less intimidating. This class deals with critical issues when you are on your own in college. Students will explore, discuss and gain knowledge in topics such as: ▪ Drugs and alcohol ▪ Dating ▪ Human sexuality and social issues ▪ Freshman 15 ▪ Fraternities and sororities ▪ Living with a roommate ▪ College life ▪ Time management ▪ Dorm safety ▪ College study techniques ▪ Dining hall and healthy eating ▪ Refusal skills
Department: Health
Course Number: 4764
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING & SPORTS MEDICINE – ALT.
Details: Year, 0.5 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Recommended For: Grades 10-12
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Description: This is an introductory course in the field of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. Students will learn strategies for injury prevention, injury assessment, and injury rehabilitation. Concepts in human anatomy, anatomical and directional terms, the skeletal system, and the muscular system will be taught. Students will also learn first aid and the proper techniques to administer aid when necessary. Possible activities may include becoming a student trainer.
