CODE: H740

HALF YEAR (9-12)

1/2 CREDIT

PREREQUISITE: NONE

Areas of study include:

• Scientific principles of nutrition as they relate to:
• Fitness
• Health
• Competitive sports
• Menu planning
• Diet for specialized sport
• Some food preparation skills
• Nutritional pyramid and guidelines
• Lifelong nutrition

This course will help to provide all students with skills required for success in daily living and family life. It provides an in-depth study for human nutrition, as it relates to health, wellness and fitness.

Assessment: Assessment is based on quizzes, exams, lab assignments, daily participation and demonstrated skill.

For a complete review of the NYS learning standards and complete NYS core curriculum, see: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/facse/fccontent.html

Textbook and/or Other Resources:

• Sports and Foods Curriculum, Learning Zone Express
• Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Human Kinetics
• Sports Nutrition for Professionals, American Dietetic Association (ADA)
• Fit and Well, McGraw Hill
• Several Magazines Including But Not Limited To: Journal of The ADA
• Several Internet Sources Including But Not Limited To:
• http://www.eatright.org
• http://www.mypyramid.gov

Classroom Expectations and Procedures:

• Attendance is mandatory: Please refer to the 2009-2010 Code of Conduct. “Appendix A. Attendance Requirements for 9^th-12^th Grade Students"
• Students need to arrive to class on time, prepared and ready to work.

(Please see the student 2009-2010 Code of Conduct for polices with regard to arriving late to class and classroom behavior.)

Activities/Projects Unique to this Class:

• Students will be preparing healthful dishes throughout the semester
• Students will be keeping journals and customizing their own food pyramid

Recommended/Required Materials for Class:

• Three-ring binder (1 inch), 3 dividers, and loose leaf paper
• It is imperative that you turn in a computer lab agreement

Grading Procedures:

By Quarter:

• Class work/Homework: 30%
• Labs/Participation: 40%
• Tests/Quizzes: 30%

For the Semester:

• Each Quarter is worth 2/5^th of the final grade with a cumulative final worth 1/5^th of the final grade.

Grading Procedures:

• Late assignments will not be accepted after 5 days past the due date. Points will be subtracted from each late assignment based on a rate of 10% per day.

Teacher Contact Information:

• By Mail:

Mrs. Kneifel, CALS Department

JohnJayHigh School

2012 Rt. 52

HopewellJct., NY  12533

• During School hours:

Room 157 or 163

Career and Life Science Office (Technology Wing)

• Phone: 845-897-6700 ex: 159
• E-mail: nancy.kneifel@wappingersschools.org
• Website: http://www.teacherweb.com/ny/johnjayhighschool/kneifel