Intro to & advanced Relaxation
Relaxation
Offers students an opportunity during the school day to unplug, declutter the mind, and focus on personal wellness. I take the class through several mindfulness exercises in the hopes that everyone leaves the class with at least a couple of go-to strategies and tools to use routinely.
2023 - 2024 school year offerings:
Intro to Relaxation: Quarter 3
Advanced Relaxation: Quarters 1, 2, & 4
PHILOSOPHY
The Physical Education Curriculum align with the Massachusetts State Frameworks. The Physical Education classes work to address the social and academic expectations set forth in Arlington High School’s mission statement. The specific areas addressed are:
Develop the tools and strategies to resolve disagreements and conflicts.
Make informed responsible judgments regarding their personal, emotional and physical well-being.
Learn by application.
Demonstrate integrity, persistence, and the ability to work independently and cooperatively.
Relaxation Objectives and Activities
Students will take a personal approach to identifying and managing stress by incorporating mindfulness techniques into their day-to-day lives (Healthy/Daily/Habit HDH). Students will: define stress - what is it, what causes it, what decreases it, what prevents it; identify personal triggers; experiment with relaxation techniques; and create a personal relaxation plan.
Relaxation practices to be covered include, but are not limited to:
Defining stress and triggers
Meditation
Mindful breathing
Yoga
Nature theory
De-stressing through hobbies
Walking
Massage/Acupressure/Reflexology
Expectations
Grading Policy
Attendance
