Health & Wellness Workshop
Health and Wellness Workshop: School Based
10 Points per Certificate
7/12
2-005-052
General Objective
The purpose of this component is to provide opportunities for participants to receive training in current trends and issues in health and wellness. Upon successful completion of this component, participants will be able to implement the acquired knowledge into their daily life and curriculum.
Specific Objectives
Upon completion of this component, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the definition of WELLNESS and the behaviors that promote wellness.
2. Discuss the health related components of physical fitness and how to develop a fitness program.
3. Discuss the major effects and benefits of cardio respiratory endurance.
4. Discuss muscular endurance and strength and how they relate to wellness.
5. Discuss the basic food groups according to the food pyramid and the principles of a good diet.
6. Plan a day’s menu based on the food group checklist.
7. Discuss mental health issues.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for managing stress.
9. Discuss the warning signs of depression.
10. Discuss available resources for families regarding health and wellness.
Description of Activities
Activities held under this component will be designed to accomplish the specific objectives outlined above. They may include, but will not be limited to lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and/or use of appropriate materials in local, regional, state, or national conferences or workshops.
Evaluation of Participants
Evaluation of the specific objectives will be determined by the activity leader or designee through analysis of student performance data affected by training activities, portfolios maintained by the training participant, documented observation by administrators, rubrics developed for special area curriculum, teacher-provided test results/grade books, or curriculum alignment data.
Evaluation of Activity
An online evaluation for this activity is not required. The facilitator may assign an evaluation survey through the Santa Rosa Professional Growth System if there is a need.