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Curriculum Map
Ashley Hart
Dr. Hesse
PPE 310: Health Literacy for Schools
November 20, 2016

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Month 1: Physical Using the PE curriculum provided:

Objective: The lessons designed are aimed towards increasing the students understanding of
what it means to be physically fit. Presenting a holistic view of this idea by engaging the students
in a fun and competitive obstacle course that closely follows the sports education model. These
activities allow the students to increase their understanding of what it means to work as a team
and collaborate towards final decision making. They will also increase the students physical
fitness level, stamina, and muscle strength
Lesson Sequence:
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Explain the importance of physical exercise and the impact it has on so many different

areas of life
Present students with the PE curriculum
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As the first lessons empower students in the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs
The following lessons target specific areas of muscle activity etc.
Cover proper safety and modifications as necessary

Month 2: Nutritional -- Nutrition as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle

Objective: Present students with the reality of how nutrition can empower a better workout.

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Lesson Sequence:
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Explain the basics of nutrition- (BMI, Calories, etc.)

How to purchase and cook healthy food
Why is it important to live a healthy lifestyle and not just go on fad diets?
What it looks like to eat well based on your fitness goals and making sure you are eating
enough to sustain your bodies physical activity.

Month 3: Emotional and Physical - The importance of physical activity for emotional wellbeing.
Objective: Present students with tools necessary to practice emotional wellbeing through a
physically active outlet
Lesson Sequence:

Month 4: Spiritual
Objective: Explain to students the importance of spiritual wellbeingLesson Sequence:
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Have students take the spiritual wellness assessment: The spiritual dimension of wellness
involves seeking meaning and purpose in one's life. Read each statement carefully and
respond honestly by using the following scoring:

Almost always = 2 points Sometimes/occasionally = 1 point Very seldom = 0 points

_____ 1. I feel comfortable and at ease with my spiritual life.
_____ 2. There is a direct relationship between my personal values and daily actions.
_____ 3. When I get depressed or frustrated, my spiritual beliefs and values give me direction.
_____ 4. Prayer, meditation, and/or quiet personal reflection is/are important in my life.
_____ 5. Life is meaningful for me, and I feel a purpose in life

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_____ 6. I am able to speak comfortably about my personal values and beliefs.
_____ 7. I am consistently striving to grow spiritually and I see it as a lifelong process.
_____ 8. I am tolerant of and try to learn about others' beliefs and values.
_____ 9. I have a strong sense of life optimism and use my thoughts and attitudes in lifeaffirming ways.
_____ 10. I appreciate the natural forces that exist in the universe.
_______ Total for Spiritual Wellness Dimension Score:
15 to 20 Points - Excellent strength in this dimension.
Score: 9 to 14 Points - There is room for improvement. Look again at the items in which you
scored 1 or 0. What changes can you make to improve your score?
Score: 0 to 8 Points - This dimension needs a lot of work. Look again at this dimension and
challenge yourself to begin making small steps toward growth here. Remember: The goal is
balanced wellness
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Provide students with resources to explore religion freely

Offer students and opportunity to sit in on a Q and A forum with different religious
leaders from the community

Month 5: Intellectual What does intellectual wellness look like? (Use the assessment created)
Objective: Explain the importance of intellectual health beyond just being a student.
Lesson Sequence:
- The importance of intellectual wellness
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Have students take an intellectual wellness assessment

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Month 6: Social
Objective:

Lesson plan:
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The importance of physical activity for self-esteem and social confidence.

Review all types of wellness- Create a plan to improve wellness in categories that are
weak- (2 activities for each area) Social Intellectual Spiritual Nutritional Emotional and

Physical
Apply each type of wellness to the PE curriculum- lead students to identify each type of
well-ness throughout the curriculum and discuss how this was holistic learning
experience. (i.e. Social wellness can be seen throughout the collaboration of teams)

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Reflection
This curriculum map is based on the implementation of a new P.E. curriculum that is
introduced in a school setting. Participants include each grade level within the school as the
program can be changed based on the needs of the students. The students will engage with the
curriculum throughout the 6 months provided pausing the obstacle course game in order to
understand the importance of holistic wellness. We begin with the importance of physical fitness
for the first month as it is the foundation of the P.E class that students are participating in. Within
this month the class will discuss the importance of physical health as a healthy lifestyle and can
help improve things such as focus within the classroom and stress management. This month we
will also review the importance of safety and include some modifications to the workout plan as
necessary. Each month has the listed objective for the class culminating with a review of all
types of wellness and their importance. Using the P.E curriculum students will be able to engage
in experiential learning as they combine all the information presented and see how it was used
throughout the lessons. For example, as they work together as a team they will engage in critical
thinking to solve problems that arise and begin to understand the importance of intellectuals and
social wellness.