The early teen years are a crucial period for shaping attitudes and behaviors. 

The health curriculum at LNC is designed to help each student develop health- promoting behaviors. Throughout the course, students will investigate stress management, protecting self and others, relationships, nutrition/weight management, substance abuse, personal fitness, healthful lifestyles, appreciation for diversity, social wellness, fitness and sports literacy. General information on family living, ethical behavior, and human sexuality (FLEBHS) will also be addressed.

The National Health Education Standards were created with the goal of improving educational achievement for students and improving health in the United States through the promotion of health literacy.

The seven health standards are as follows:

• Health promotion and disease prevention
• Accessing valid health information
• Practicing health enhancing behaviors
• Analyzing the influence of culture, media and technology on health
• Using interpersonal communication skills to enhance health
• Using goal-setting to enhance health
• Advocating for personal, family, and community health

The purpose of the LNC physical education program is to promote behaviors that contribute to a healthful lifestyle and improved quality of life for all students.

Current research studies indicate that healthy, active students have fewer absences, fewer discipline problems, and perform better academically.

LNC encourages all students to study significant health issues and participate in daily physical activity throughout their school experience including the development of:

• Motor skills
• Excellent health sense
• Responsible personal and social behaviors in physical activity settings
• An understanding of and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings