Health class covers what keeps you well: nutrition, sleep, mental health, relationships and safety.
What you'll learn
Make choices about food, sleep and exercise
Recognize stress and where to get help
Understand substance use and its risks
Build healthy relationships and communication
You'll do: Discussion, projects and short tests.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
Health sciences
Nutrition
Kinesiology
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
Health Education SpecialistsHealth Education Specialists use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.Usually needs: bachelor's degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +6% · Median pay: $64,070 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
Dietitians and NutritionistsDietitians and Nutritionists use health and medicine in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.Usually needs: bachelor's degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +8% · Median pay: $76,400 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
Community Health WorkersCommunity Health Workers use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.Usually needs: high school diploma or equivalent · Jobs 2025–2035: +13% · Median pay: $51,850 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
PsychiatristsPsychiatrists use health and medicine in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.Usually needs: doctoral or professional degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +7% · Median pay: $281,870 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook
NeuropsychologistsNeuropsychologists use psychology in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.Usually needs: master's degree · Jobs 2025–2035: +2% · Median pay: $110,840 a year (2025)More on O*NET · BLS: education, jobs and pay · Courses and outlook