Syllabus
NAME OF COURSE: 905 Lifetime Wellness-Seniors 1 Credit
INSTRUCTOR: Kelly Gallo, kgallo@longmeadow.k12.ma.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Given: Full Year
Open to: Seniors
Prerequisite: Students must have completed 9th grade health, 9th grade PE, 10th grade PE, and 11th grade PE
Academic Expectations: Solve problems, recognize and respect cultural similarities and differences
This course is designed for individuals interested in personal wellness, physical activity, and nutrition. Students will participate in traditional and non-traditional activities that address basic wellness principles. Activities will include but are not limited to, yoga, walking, weight training, and racquet sports. Students will complete regular self-assessments of physical, emotional, and social wellness and will create and implement personal plans to address all aspects of wellness. Periodic classroom lessons will focus on navigating common social pressures of senior year and maintaining wellness after high school.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The Student(s) will…
Participate with 100% effort in all class activities.
Identify at least two fitness activities they are likely to participate in outside of class.
Work cooperatively with classmates in the areas of health and fitness.
TEXTBOOK/SOFTWARE: No textbook required
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Change of clothes, sneakers
GRADING: 4 P’s - Present, Prepared, Participate, Positive = %100
ATTENDANCE: Students must make up all classes that are missed. It is the student’s responsibility to find out if they have missed any classes, and keep track of how many they have. Students that have absences should see their Physical Education Teacher A.S.A.P. to schedule make-ups. Students have two weeks to make up absences. Students may make up absences and unprepared classes during their ICE blocks or by appointment with their teacher. EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF MISSED CLASSES.
COURSE AND CLASSROOM POLICIES: The spirit of this course is to create a comfortable atmosphere for ALL class participants to feel safe trying new things. Therefore, students must treat each other with respect at all times and come in with a non-judgemental, open mind. Cell phones are not allowed in class unless directed to by their teacher.