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Wellness education at Northampton High School provides our students with the opportunity to take part in courses designed to help students acquire the knowledge and skills to enable them to make responsible decisions regarding their health and wellness. The curriculum consists of rich content, current information, physical experiences and classroom experiences that aim to prepare them for a successful and healthy life. The ultimate goal and focus of the courses is to teach prevention efforts, being proactive and the latest information on how to apply these concepts to promote a healthy lifestyle and mitigate disease.
SKILLS, VALUES, KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS, VALUES, KNOWLEDGE
Must be:
A problem solver
Able to have an open perspective
Good at helping others engage
Empathetic
Must have knowledge in:
Physical Education
Health
Must value:
TA Responsibilities:
FACULTY MEMBERS
FACULTY MEMBERS
Lee Mollison
Trish Armstrong
Sharon Carlson
Salem Derby
COURSES
Physical Education (PE)
Physical Education (PE)
DESCRIPTION
This elective course offers physical activities that provide students with opportunities to develop efficient movement patterns and learn concepts of body awareness, space, and effort. We will engage in a variety of physical activities through games, sports, exercise, and movement.
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Yoga & Mindfulness
Yoga & Mindfulness
10TH - 12TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION:
This is an elective course designed for juniors and seniors that fulfills the requirement for a physical education experience. Students in this course will develop a regular meditation and yoga practice and enrich their personal growth and spiritual development.
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Wellness
Wellness
9TH GRADE CLASS
DESCRIPTION
The Northampton High School Wellness curriculum is designed to emphasize each student’s responsibility for his or her own health and wellbeing. The curriculum is based on the six-dimension model of wellness: Physical, Social, Emotional, Environmental, Spiritual, and Intellectual. The course integrates health and physical education concepts, providing students with the skills, knowledge and behaviors needed to attain a healthy balance in their lives.
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