"To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."-Buddha
Course Description
This 18 week course is designed to help you examine the connection between the mind and body. We will look at personal wellness by emphasizing not only the physical component of wellness but also the emotional, spiritual, vocational, social, intellectual and environmental components. You will assess your personal wellness in each of these areas and set goals to enhance your self awareness and help you lead a more balanced lifestyle. By participating regularly in a variety of fitness activities you will improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, improve flexibility and reduce stress levels. These activities may include yoga, aerobics, core strength training and mindfulness exercises. The aim will be for you to obtain and maintain an individual level of personal fitness for lifelong healthy active living. A major component of the course will be a fitness portfolio which you will use to track goal setting, fitness improvements and individual progress as well as reflect on your learning. Due to the strong emphasis on self awareness in this course you will not be permitted to bring any electronic device(s) including your cell phone into the learning environment at any time unless I have asked you to. I look forward to our 18 week journey together.
Recommended Course Materials
These following items are not mandatory but will be useful in the course:
- Yoga Mat
- Notebook/Journal
- Water Bottle
- Loose Clothing
- The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal
with Stress (Instant Help Solutions) by Gina Biegel
Evaluation
Knowledge/Understanding-25% (quizzes, projects, assignments)
Thinking and Inquiry-25% (journal, notebook,projects, assignments, quizzes)
Communication-25% (journal, notebook, projects, assignments, quizzes,)
Application/Making Connections-25% (attendance, promptness, dress, participation, effort, cooperation, etiquette, respect, projects, assignments)
Final Mark=70% Term + 30% Final Evaluation
Thinking and Inquiry-25% (journal, notebook,projects, assignments, quizzes)
Communication-25% (journal, notebook, projects, assignments, quizzes,)
Application/Making Connections-25% (attendance, promptness, dress, participation, effort, cooperation, etiquette, respect, projects, assignments)
Final Mark=70% Term + 30% Final Evaluation