Student Topics

Wellness

These student wellness topics were designed using the framework of SOfit, one of three Special Olympics fitness models. SOfit is a health promotion program that combines physical activity and holistic wellness education, empowering participants with and without intellectual disabilities to challenge the way they look at nutrition, daily exercise and lifestyle choices. 

Student Wellness Topics Include:

• Topic 1: Emotional & Mental Wellness

• Topic 2: Social Wellness

• Topic 3: Physical Wellness

• Topic 4: Nutritional Wellness

Leadership

Developing leadership skills in students is a crucial component to ensuring they become well-rounded, socially inclusive citizens. Within a Unified Physical Education course, it is important for students to understand how leadership will be integrated into the course, their school experience and their future careers. 

Some Student Leadership Topics Include:

• Leadership Introduction Activities

• Topic 1: Inclusive Youth Leadership

• Topic 2: Inclusion

• Topic 3: Co-Leadership

• Topic 4: Teamwork

• Topic 5: Advocacy