Syllabus
VIDA Wellness Syllabus
Instructor Biography
Instructor
Coach Armenta
Phone
760 724-7115
josepharmenta@vistausd.org
Office Location
PE Office and Gym
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.
3:00 p.m.- 3:45 p.m.
I have been teaching in Vista Unified School District for 13 years. I have worked as a multiple subject classroom teacher, after-school educational program supervisor, Encuentros instructor, and physical education instructor. I am the Wellness team department chair as well as an instructor. I serve as chairman of school site council, I am also the VTA rep at VIDA, and sit on site based curricular leadership. As founding faculty of Vista Innovation and Design Academy, I feel very strongly about developing a program to promote wellness for all students through physical education and nutrition lessons. Outside of work, I enjoy learning more about health and wellness through professional development and the use of technology. Education is also very important; therefore, I am continuing my education through National University to complete my administrative credential.
Wellness Course Description
Have you ever wondered what is in the food you are eating and how to make healthy choices? Have you ever wanted to get fit in new, fun ways? You are in the right spot. This course will promote a healthy lifestyle through engaging physical education activities. VIDA Wellness will introduce you to Crossfit Kids, team and individual fitness activities, and nutrition education in a positive and fun learning environment.
Required Text
No required text
Course Materials and Resources
Throughout this class the following material will be required:
- Wellness Uniform
- Athletic Sneakers
- Sunblock (optional and recommended)
- Chromebook (provided by VIDA)
- Combination lock
Intended Learners
This course is intended for all students attending VIDA. No previous experience is needed. This class is open to all fitness and ability levels. Modifications and accommodations will be provided for students with special needs. Please inform your instructor if you have specific concerns or needs.
Course Duration
This is a year long course. We meet 3 days each week.
Course Goals
This course teaches basic nutrition, CrossFit exercises, and how to maintain healthy eating and activity levels. Each student will create personalized plans to optimize health. Students will analyze current dietary routines as well as evaluate better practices while developing lifelong healthful skills.
Learners Objectives
Upon completion of this introduction to VIDA wellness, learners will be able to:
- Understand and explain basic nutrition
- Use correct form when executing strength training exercises
- Participate in appropriate cardio exercises for their fitness level
- Continue to maintain exercise and healthy choices outside of the instructional unit of study
Course Schedule
Weekly Activities
Lesson
Assignments
Monday run day
Various cardio activities
Run and cardio assessments
Tuesday/Wednesday
CrossFit based workouts
Maximum effort, complete workouts
Thursday/Friday
Team and individual sports
Sports and fitness related games as assigned
Assessment Schedule
Students are assessed each Monday run day, each workout, and each sports day. The scoring is rubric based and aligned with the VIDA grading policy. See below.
Homework Policy
Learners will practice exercises daily and prepare for the next class day. Having a clean uniform, safe athletic shoes, and being hydrated/focused is part of being prepared for class.
Grading
Wellness academic grades are rubric scores based upon student effort during workouts, improvement on student technique over the course of the unit, and their final unit exam.
Scores breakdown:
Workouts- 50%
Final Exam-25%
Improvement-25%
Work ethic grades weigh heavily on effort during practice, modeling, instruction, and workouts. Citizenship grades are behavior grades based upon the student’s attitude and behavior during class sessions.
Assessments are graded as:
4- Mastery as the ability to effectively teach each component tested as well as model clean technique without flaws.
3- Got it! Students can demonstrate competency in the explanation of learned unit components as well as safe and effective technique with few flaws.
2- Not quite yet! Students are demonstrating effort towards competency of learned unit components as well as the ability to execute those components with assistance.
1-Not yet! Even with assistance from instructors and peers the student is unable to demonstrate competency or execute those learned components.
0-Inadequate Progress as the student’s competency cannot be determined. The student’s inability to make an attempt to demonstrate competency is having a negative impact on their grade and may affect their eligibility to remain a student at VIDA.