Health Quest

Calvert Health Quest is a health science elective course for upper elementary and junior high students. The curriculum introduces students to the concepts of what good health is, why good health is important, and what students should do in order to achieve good health. One of the main goals for this course is to demonstrate an awareness of health as it applies to their own bodies, minds, and emotions.

Topics covered include identifying the components of a healthy lifestyle and setting reasonable goals to achieve a lifestyle of wellness, understanding how incorporating sound health practices creates a lifestyle of moderation and wellness, and describing health as it applies to broader society throughout the world.