Aspire - Deer Valley's Online Academy

WELCOME TO ASPIRE!  Courses I teach are through Aspire Online Academy via the Deer Valley Unified School District.  I teach Health, Fitness Center, and Advanced Fitness Center through asynchronous instruction and the use of canvas to facilitate learning.

Upon completion of the Fitness Center students will:

• have the skills needed to enjoy participation in physical activities
• have an understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics as they apply to learning and performance of physical activities
• participate regularly in physical activity both during and beyond structured PE class
• achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
• exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in a physical activity setting
• value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction

Health Courses Details:

• Course Description: Health will provide students with the skills and knowledge to make personal health decisions and maintain a healthy environment. Meets the health portion of the graduation requirement. Required with a physical education core class.
• Course Topics:
  
  • Module 1: Course Orientation
  • Module 2: Health and Wellness Fundamentals
  • Module 3: Health and Wellness Skills
  • Module 4: Interpersonal Skills
  • Module 5: Promoting Mental and Emotional Health
  • Module 6: Shifting to Positive Thinking
  • Module 7: Managing Stress in Your Life
  • Module 8: Understanding Mental Illness
  • Module 9: Following a Healthy Diet
  • Module 10: Having a Healthy Body Image
  • Module 11: Vaping and Tobacco
  • Module 12: Alcohol
  • Module 13: Medications and Drugs
  • Module 14: TBD
  • Module 15: Internet Safety
  • Module 16: Providing First Aid
  • Module 17: Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS
  • Module 18: Human Reproduction and Development
  • Module 19: Final Exam