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Life Skills
Life Skills is a unique, but important, course for students of all ages to take. Growing up and being an adult is not easy at times, and this course introduces topics to the students that they may not always hear about or are discussed with the people they are around
About the course
Course Overview
Life Skills is a unique, but important, course for students of all ages to take. Growing up and being an adult is not easy at times, and this course introduces topics to the students that they may not always hear about or are discussed with the people they are around. Topics include First Aid, Personal Safety and Security, Managing Finances, Relationships, Careers, and Personal Well-Being. There is value for students of any age in this relevant, one-credit, elective course.
Textbook: Life Skills © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe the basic guideline of First Aid and its applications.
- Explain safety tips in a variety of situations.
- Describe various components of managing one’s finances. Such as budgeting, checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and retirement.
- Explain some common themes of maintaining healthy relationships with other people.
- Discuss the connection between education/training, career goals, and financial success.
- Describe the basics of personal well-being; exercise, sleep, managing stress, self-esteem, self-advocacy, and problem-solving.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Chapter 1: Introduction to Life Skills
Chapter 2: Safety and Security
Chapter 3: Managing Your Finances
Chapter 4: Relationships and Time Management
Chapter 5: Aspects of Adulthood
Chapter 6: Education and Careers
Chapter 7: Navigating the Workplace
Chapter 8: Career and Nutritional Goals
Chapter 9: Personal Well-Being
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