Our Mission

Our mission is to educate our students in the ways to promote and sustain a healthy, lifelong lifestyle of physical, mental, and social wellness.

Philosophy

Kinetic Wellness is an integration of physical, mental/emotional and social wellness. The foundation of Kinetic Wellness courses is included in the following essential understandings:

• The connection between mind and body is crucial to personal growth and development.
• Participation in a wide variety of activities provides the opportunity for enjoyment, self-expression and social interaction.
• Knowledge, competency and application of movement, fitness and wellness concepts encourage healthy lifestyle choices.
• Self-assessment, self-reflection and a sense of responsibility toward others contribute to individual growth and to the positive climate of the class..

Goals

Kinetic Wellness teachers will:

• Provide meaningful and enjoyable experiences with updated and accurate wellness information
• Provide a safe learning environment for all students that fosters respect, accountability, responsibility and leadership opportunities
• Utilize a wide variety of teaching and assessment methods that address different learning styles and meet the needs of a diverse community
• Provide a variety of individual, dual and group activities to encourage responsible decision-making, personal behavior, self-expression and a lifelong habit of movement.

Outcomes

As a result of their Kinetic Wellness experiences, students will:

• Gain knowledge and demonstrate competency of basic movement and fitness concepts during early high school
• By late high school, apply basic principles of movement and fitness to develop knowledge and skill proficiency through self- selected activities and experiences
• Apply knowledge of wellness benefits and team building strategies to activities
• Participate in a variety of individual, dual and group activities to encourage a lifelong habit of movement and wellness
• Realize that participation in movement activities and classroom experiences provides the opportunity for enjoyment, self-expression and social interaction.
• Understand the relationship between and influence of culture, media and technology on wellness
• Access and evaluate wellness-related resources for self and others
• Use technology to self-assess levels of fitness
• Implement and evaluate a personal fitness plan to maintain or increase their level of physical wellness
• Develop decision-making skills to aid self and others
• Display a sense of responsibility through personal choices that reflect concern for others
• Reflect upon their strengths and areas for development