Wellness 10
A Curriculum Guide
for the Secondary Level
April 2004
Saskatchewan Learning
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Aims
Goals
What is Wellness?
Overview of K-12 Health Education/Physical Education
Outline of Wellness 10
Overview of Wellness 10
Dimensions of Wellness
Physical Dimension
Psychological Dimension
Social Dimension
Spiritual Dimension
Wellness Wheel
Illness-Wellness Continuum
Spheres of Wellness: Going Beyond Personal Wellness
Strands of Wellness
Perspectives
Active Living Perspective
Movement Perspective
Personal-Social-Cultural Perspective
Decision-making Process
Level A - Extend Knowledge Base
Level B - Make an Informed Decision
Level C - Carry Out Action Plan
Core Curriculum Components and Initiatives
Core Curriculum
Common Essential Learnings
Career Development
Adaptive Dimension
Accommodating All Students
Aboriginal Education
Multiculturalism
Gender Equity
Resource-based Learning
Role of Technology
Sample Teacher Checklist for Incorporating the Common Essential Learnings
Sample Teacher Checklist for Addressing the Adaptive Dimension
Sample Teacher Checklist for Addressing Multiculturalism
Sample Teacher Checklist for Supporting Gender Equity
Sample Teacher Checklist for Supporting Resource-based Learning
Approaches to Instruction
Teaching and Learning
Instructional Strategies and Methods
Direct Instruction
Indirect Instruction
Interactive Instruction
Independent Study
Experiential Learning
Assessment and Evaluation
Definitions
Assessment
Methods of Data Recording
Ongoing Student Activities
Evaluation and Reporting
Sample Evaluation Techniques
Communicating Student Progress
Sample Assessment Forms
Student Evaluation in Unit Two: Strands of Wellness - First Example
Student Evaluation in Unit Two: Strands of Wellness - Second Example
Sample Rating Scale to Assess Student-created Posters
Sample Rating Scale Form
Assessing a Project or Written Assignment
Sample Checklist to Assess a Written Assignment
Assessing Group Presentations
Student Self-assessment for Preparing and Conducting an Interview
Feedback to Student Volunteer
Sample Anecdotal Record Form for a Discussion or Talking Circle
Self-assessment: My Group Skills/Performance
Sample Co-operative Group Skills Assessment Form
Sample Discussion Checklist
Sample Rating Scale for Co-operative Group Learning
Sample Matrix to Support Making a Decision in Wellness 10
Sample Checklist to Assess Student Decision-making in Level B: Make an Informed Decision
Student Self-assessment and Support Person Assessment in Level B: Make an Informed Decision
Designing a Single-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Designing a Two-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Interviewing to Assess the Design Phase of Student Action Plans for Wellness
Sample Rubric to Assess the Design Phase of a Single-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Sample Rubric to Assess the Design Phase of a Two-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Sample Support Person’s Feedback about a Single-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Sample Support Person’s Feedback about a Two-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Sample Rubric for Assessing the Implementation of a Single-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Sample Rubric for Assessing the Implementation of a Two-strand Action Plan for Wellness
Planning
Semester Planning
Planning for Physical Activity
Sample Activity Area Plan
Health-related Events
Unit Planning
Developing Action Plans
Weaving Wellness Strands
Lesson Planning
Sample Planning Forms
Sample Wellness 10 Fall Semester Plan ~ Teacher A
Sample Wellness 10 Winter Semester Plan ~ Teacher B
Sample Unit Planning: Form One
Sample Unit Planning: Form Two
Sample Unit/Strand Planning Form
Sample Unit Planning Checklist
Sample Lesson Planning: Form One
Sample Lesson Planning: Form Two
Unit 1: Orientation
Unit at a Glance
Objectives
First Sample Lesson for an Orientation to Wellness
Second Sample Lesson for an Orientation to Wellness
Third Sample Lesson for an Orientation to Wellness
KWL Strategy
Wellness Inventory
My Wellness Wheel
Unit 2: Strands of Wellness
Physical Activity and Fitness Strand
Foundational Objectives
Learning Objectives and Experiences
Sample Lessons for the Physical Activity Strand of Unit 2
Appendix A: Movement Perspective
Basic Movement Patterns
Activity Areas
Appendix B: The Adaptive Dimension and Physical Activity
Appendix C: Decision-making Guide
Sample Learning Experiences – Level A
Sample Learning Experiences – Level B
Sample Learning Experiences – Level C
Stress Management Strand
Objectives
Sample Lessons for the Stress Management Strand of Unit 2
Leisure Strand
Objectives
Sample Lessons for the Leisure Strand of Unit 2
Healthy Eating Strand
Overview of Healthy Eating in Grades 6-9
Objectives
Sample Lessons for the Healthy Eating Strand of Unit 2
Relationships Strand
Overview of Relationships in Grades 6-9
Objectives
Sample Lessons for the Relationships Strand of Unit 2
Unit 3: Challenges for Wellness: HIV/AIDS Education
Unit at a Glance
Overview of HIV/AIDS Education in Health Education (Grades 6-9) and in Wellness 10
Background Information for the Teacher
HIV/AIDS Education Policy
HIV/AIDS Education
HIV/AIDS Information
Objectives
First Sample Lesson for HIV/AIDS Education
Second Sample Lesson for HIV/AIDS Education
Third Sample Lesson for HIV/AIDS Education
Fourth Sample Lesson for HIV/AIDS Education
Fifth Sample Lesson for HIV/AIDS Education
Unit 4: Supports for Personal Wellness: Identification, Prevention, and Management of
Activity-related Injuries
Unit at a Glance
Objectives
Teacher Guidelines
Sample Learning Experiences
Unit 5: Supports for Local and Global Wellness: Volunteering in the Community
Unit at a Glance
Objectives
Teacher Guidelines
Sample Lessons for Volunteering in the Community
References