Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description:
This course enables students to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviors as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being – physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social – and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Students will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The course prepares students for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 11
Credits:1.0
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: This course enables students to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviors as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being – physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social – and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Students will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The course prepares students for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
In this course, you will examine the factors that influence your own health practices and behaviours as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being - physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social - and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. You will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. You will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives.
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Course Syllabus
1.1
What is wellness?
1.1
What is wellness?
1.2
Assessing wellness using appraisal tools and guidelines
1.2
Assessing wellness using appraisal tools and guidelines
1.3
Changing behaviours
1.3
Changing behaviours
1.4
Chronic and communicable diseases
1.4
Chronic and communicable diseases
1.5
Developing a wellness plan
1.5
Developing a wellness plan
2.1
Social determinants of health
2.1
Social determinants of health
2.2
Heredity and health
2.2
Heredity and health
2.3
Social support network
2.3
Social support network
2.4
Environmental influences on health and well-being
2.4
Environmental influences on health and well-being
2.5
Resilience
2.5
Resilience
3.1
Components of a healthy lifestyle
3.1
Components of a healthy lifestyle
3.2
Health policies and programs
3.2
Health policies and programs
3.3
Social and cultural influences on health
3.3
Social and cultural influences on health
3.4
Individual contributions to community health and well-being
3.4
Individual contributions to community health and well-being
3.5
Designing a health promotion initiative
3.5
Designing a health promotion initiative
4.1
Evaluating health information
4.1
Evaluating health information
4.2
Mindfulness and mental health
4.2
Mindfulness and mental health
4.3
Careers in health care
4.3
Careers in health care
4.4
Significant Canadian health contributions
4.4
Significant Canadian health contributions