High School Health Curriculum

FAQs

• What is Apologia’s Health and Nutrition curriculum?

  Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition is an award-winning Christian homeschool health curriculum written from a Biblical worldview. It covers essential topics like physical health, mental well-being, nutrition, and personal development. It encourages students to understand how to care for their bodies while making wise, God-honoring choices.

• What grade level is Apologia’s Health and Nutrition curriculum designed for?

  This curriculum is recommended for high school students, typically in grades 9-12.

• Is Apologia’s Health and Nutrition course faith-based?

  Yes, Apologia’s curriculum is taught from a Christian perspective, integrating Biblical principles into lessons about physical and mental well-being. It encourages students to see their health through the lens of stewardship and God’s design.

• Does the Health and Nutrition curriculum include hands-on activities?

  Absolutely. Apologia’s curriculum features interactive projects, self-reflection activities, and practical applications. Students will also explore meal planning, fitness tracking, and decision-making exercises to apply what they’ve learned.

• How long does it take to complete the course?

  Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition 2nd Edition can be counted as a one or two semester course, depending on your needs:

  • A student could finish the course in one semester by completing approximately one module per week.
  • For a year-long schedule, a student would read through a module approximately every two weeks.

• Are there assessments included in Apologia’s Health and Nutrition curriculum?

  Yes, the course includes study guides and exams to help students assess their understanding. There is also an online assessment option called AutoGrade+ to help save time.

• Does Apologia offer instructor support for this course?

  For students seeking additional instruction, Apologia provides a Health and Nutrition live class. These instructor-led courses offer personalized support, interactive discussions, and a structured learning environment.

• Can homeschoolers earn high school credit with this curriculum?

  Yes, Apologia’s Health and Nutrition curriculum is designed to meet high school elective credit requirements. Parents should check their local homeschool regulations to confirm the credit hours needed.

• Is this a science course with experiments? Can I count this as a lab science?

  This curriculum can fulfill the health course requirements that some states have for high school graduation. It does not include experiments with lab reports and cannot be considered a lab science class.

• Is the curriculum suitable for co-ops or group classes?

  Yes! Apologia’s Health and Nutrition course is a great fit for homeschool co-ops or small group classes. The interactive activities and discussion questions are ideal for collaborative learning.

• Are there any prerequisites for taking this course?

  No pre-requisites are required. This curriculum is accessible to all high school students, regardless of their previous science or health knowledge.

   

• Does it cover mental and emotional health?

  Yes. Students study stress, anxiety, sleep, identity in Christ, and healthy coping strategies – and they build a personal plan for mental well-being.

• Is there an online or auto-graded option?

  Yes. AutoGrade+ offers online practice and helps streamline grading while keeping parents and teachers in the loop.