Health Education Taught Part Schools Sexual Eslpod Courses

Most public schools offer some "form" (type) of health education. The courses typically "cover" (discuss) basic "anatomy" (the study of the parts of the human body), "nutrition" (the value of the foods we eat), "exercise" (physical activity to keep the heart healthy, build muscles, and/or lose weight), basic "first aid" (the ability to help people who have been injured) and information about "diseases" (illnesses; sicknesses) and their "prevention" (what one can do to not get sick). These courses are taught at "age-appropriate levels" (with simpler concepts for younger children, and more complex topics for older children).

Sometimes health education is part of another class. For example, nutrition might be taught as part of a social sciences class, anatomy might be taught as part of a biology class, and exercise might be taught as part of a PE (physical education; gym) class. In the older "grades" (groups of students who are approximately the same age) health education is more likely to be a "separate" (independent; not tied to other classes) course.

Health education can be "controversial" (with strong feelings and opinions on two or more sides of an issue), especially "when it comes to" (as it relates to) sexual health. Some parents do not want the schools presenting information about "sexuality" (sexual identity) and sexual activity to their children. They usually can "opt out" (choose not to have their children participate in the class or particular lessons) of "sex ed" (education about sexual health) classes as long as they promise to provide similar education, typically at home.