Describe historical as well as current perspectives on theperiod of adolescence.
Discuss the changes that accompany puberty for both girls andboys, and describe the secular trend.
Discuss the implications of early maturation for girls andboys.
Describe the major changes seen in adolescent brains and howthat affects behavior.
Describe sexually transmitted infections, and discuss theimplications of providing students with condoms.
Discuss the leading causes of death in adolescence.
Describe adolescent nutritional needs and weight problems.
Explain the most prominent eating disorders as well as genderdifferences in their occurrence.
Describe substance use and abuse in adolescence.
