Finding Your Strength: Mental and Physical Health Project

FINDING YOUR STRENGTH

Let’s be active, be strong and have fun!

Problem and Purpose:

​Low adolescent activity levels and related issues such as obesity and depression are currently reported at epidemic levels, especially in light of distance learning and isolation with COVID19. Eight years ago, federally mandated physical fitness in schools was eased and it is thought that change has had a negative impact in schools, especially those such as High Tech. We will address this issue and track mental and physical wellness through fun activities and sports related goals to be part of the solution.

Essential Questions:

• How do choices about nutrition, activity, and understanding family history inform disease prevention?

• What can students do everyday to help improve their mental health over time?

• What do students need to do everyday to reach a physical strength and coordination goal?

• What is the correlation between mental health and physical health?

• How can we better understand our mental needs and physical abilities over the long term?