Introduction Quest for Wellness Web Quest Task Resources

Introduction Quest for Wellness Web Quest Task Resources Ms. Zupanc Health II Grade 9 -12 Process Conclusion Evaluation Next

Introduction • The leading cause of death in the United States today is coronary heart disease, killing about half a million people each year. You yourself probably know someone close to you who has heart disease, diabetes or maybe is obese. In class we have discussed various risk factors and circumstances that negatively affect health such as stress, heredity, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. • It is time to take our knowledge and skills one step further to address these issues and design a plan to meet each aspect head on. The underlying fact is that we all have the power to prevent the decline of our health and increase not just our lifespan, but the amount of time that we can have fun and enjoy ourselves. We also want to make sure that we have our loved ones with us for as long as possible, therefore… Next

Task • You have a job to do! You will be a part of a wellness team that must design a comprehensive wellness plan for one of the individuals described on the following page. You are tailoring your plan specifically to their needs, habits and lifestyle. The roles that must be filled are dietitian, life coach/recreation director and personal trainer. • You are focusing on achieving total well-being for your client and must take into consideration physical, mental and social health. You will research your areas of expertise and create a plan that will be pitched to your client. Next

Task • Meet The Clients… – Anthony is 21 years old, 6’ 2’’, 240 lbs. in college and has put on 25 pounds since graduating from high school. He loves sports but also loves to eat. – Serena is 15 years old, 5’ 5’’, 125 lbs. and is not interested in gym class or intense physical activity. She wants to get toned and in-shape however, and can handle eating a reasonable diet. – Ronald is 16 years old, 5’ 10’’, 130 lbs. and is ready to start working out. He is interested in putting on some muscle to impress the ladies and possibly go out for a sport next year. Ronald loves video games and Next

Clients (Cont. ) • Tito is a 22 year old lean mean jujitsu machine. He is 6’, 180 lbs. His goal is to train for UFC fighting by doing a lot of cardio and a variety of strength training as well as combat exercises. • Willie is 19 years old, 5’ 11’’, 230 lbs. in college and has put on 25 pounds since graduating from high school. He loves sports but also loves to eat. He wants to add muscle not fat to his physique Next

Clients (Cont. ) • Swin is an 18 year old girl with a passion for sports. She is 6’ 1’’ and 160 lbs. She plays sports year round including cheering, basketball, volleyball, and softball. Swin wants exercises and workouts that will improve her performance and also help her to prevent injuries. • Laila is a 25 year old woman that likes to kick booty! She is 5’ 10 166 lbs. She is a boxing champ and needs a new strength and conditioning coach to get her in shape for her next big fight. She’s a feisty girl that needs a tough workout. Next

Process – Students are expected to obtain a better understanding of comprehensive health and the value of the professional help that is available to the public. – Students are also expected to gain and improve knowledge and skills related to researching, using technology such as the internet and Power. Point, presenting, and collaborating with others. – Students will work together and decide who will portray the role of the personal trainer, the dietitian, and the life coach/recreation coordinator. Next

Process: The Roles Dietitian • As a food and nutrition expert, it is your job to analyze your client’s lifestyle and eating habits and to design a meal plan that features healthy food choices. • You must create a plan for two day’s worth of meals including snacks (3 meals / 2 snacks) • You must have the ingredients, nutrition facts, and brief preparation / cooking instructions. Next

Process: The Roles Personal Trainer • The responsibility of the trainer is to create a fitness plan for the client that encompasses all five components of fitness: flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and body composition. • You must take into consideration the client’s lifestyle and taste, and design a detailed workout plan for a one week period. • You must be able to demonstrate several exercises and lifts when you present your plan to your client. Next

Process: The Roles Life Coach / Recreation Director • You generally are filling two roles: you must help your client conquer issues relating to stress and work as well as plan alternative activities that will allow the client to be active, relieve stress, and have an enjoyable time. • A large part of your work is locating REAL resources for your client, i. e. a therapist, masseuse, parks, resorts, fitness classes, etc. • For your demonstration you will present your plan in two parts and display information on local facilities that may benefit your client. Next

Process • Each Student will also be responsible for at least 11 Power. Point slides detailing and illustrating their plan • Each Student will also perform a brief 2 -3 minute demonstration of their role for their “client” by showing exercises that are a part of their plan Next

Resources • Physical Fitness Information • http: //health. yahoo. com/ency/healthwise/ftpln • http: //www. cdc. gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/recommendations/index. htm • http: //www. cdc. gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/components/index. htm • http: //www. cdc. gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/terms/index. htm • http: //www. powerbar. ca/en/Health_Fitness/Fitness_Training_Tips/ho w_to_crea http: //www. strengthandpowerdigest. com/strengthdigest/Exercise_De scriptionste_a_workout_schedule. htm Next

Resources • • • • Nutrition and Diet http: //www. hsph. harvard. edu/nutritionsource/pyramids. html http: //www. healthierus. gov/dietaryguidelines/ http: //hin. nhlbi. nih. gov/menuplanner/ http: //www. nhlbisupport. com/bmicalc. htm http: //www. mypyramid. gov/ Stress Relief / Mental Health/ Recreation http: //www. stressbusting. co. uk/ http: //www. nimh. nih. gov/ http: //stress. about. com/cs/copingskills/a/fivesteps. htm http: //www. reallifecoach. com/ http: //www. resultslifecoaching. com. au/ http: //stats. bls. gov/ocos 058. htm http: //www. recreation. gov/ Next

Evaluation • You will be evaluated on: – 13 slide Power. Point – 2 -3 min. Demonstration • View rubric for other details Next

Conclusion • Throughout your search and hard work you have undoubtedly come across good resources and useful information regarding fitness, nutrition, and stress relief. Was this of any value to you? To this, I hope the answer is “yes”. • We don’t have to read our textbooks to know what will happen if we don’t take care of our bodies and our minds. Fitness has so many rewards if you take the time to achieve them, with good health being at the top of the list. I hope that this project has helped you to consider making some positive lifestyle changes. You will write your 2 -page paper on your reaction to what you have learned and reflect on three aspects of your program that you created. • Please keep in mind the knowledge that you have gained and remember to always take care of yourself and those around you! Have a Healthy day Next

Teacher’s Guide • The Quest for Wellness is a web activity designed to incorporate several units of study that are located in the Glencoe Health Textbook, copyright 2001 • Chapter 4 - Physical Fitness and Your Health, Chapter 5 - Nutrition and Your Health, Chapter 9 Managing Stress in Your Life, and Chapter 10 Mental and Emotional Problems. • All of these units are related to the project and students may use the chapters as references. Next

Site Map: Organization of Lessons for Health Home Splash Page Quest for Wellness Guided Tour Psychoactive Drugs Scavenger Hunt STD’s Guided Tour Doc. Web. Quest for Wellness Intro. Teacher Page Resources Conclusion Task Rubric Process Scavenger Hunt doc. Rubric Evaluation Next

Teacher’s Guide • The general topic that is being researched analyzed is wellness, and the different aspects that impact it. Students will be looking at various components such as diet and nutrition, sleep, stress, and exercise and will ultimately collaborate to combine their findings and demonstrations. Next

Teacher’s Guide The purpose and benefits of this project include: • The opportunity to work on communication skills with group members • The challenge of researching for credible information • The chance to take on an occupational role and create a program that others can benefit from • The chance to be creative • The opportunity to utilize technology and improve skills • The opportunity to improve presentation skills Next

Essential Knowledge that is addressed in this activity: • • • Five components of physical fitness Benefits of physical fitness Components of a healthy diet Saturated and unsaturated fats The role of the FDA / Dietary supplements Lifestyle factors that influence physical, mental, and social health • Strategies used to develop positive self-esteem • Goal setting • Coping strategies to deal with stress Next

Expected Student Outcomes: – Students are expected to obtain a better understanding of comprehensive health and the value of the professional help that is available to the public. – Students are also expected to gain and improve knowledge and skills related to researching, using technology such as the internet and Power. Point, presenting, and collaborating with others. – Students will work together and decide who will portray the role of the personal trainer, the dietitian, and the life coach/recreation coordinator. Next

Expectations (Cont. ) • Students will also be responsible for at least 13 Power. Point slides detailing and illustrating their plan • Students will also perform a brief 2 -3 minute demonstration of their role for their “client” by showing exercises, a healthy meal they prepared or illustrated, or a stress relief plan that includes recreation and mental health activities such as hiking, listening to music, going to church, etc. Next

Prerequisite Skills • Previous knowledge and experience with various health topics featured in Chapters 3, 5, 9 & 10 • Previous experience working with a word processor, Microsoft Power. Point, & researching online • Presentation skills dealing with Power. Point and public speaking. Next

Important Concepts to be Reviewed and/or Taught • The roles and details of each of the occupations included in the activity • The directions and navigation of the web quest and the purpose of the activity • What is expected of each student • The rubric and evaluation for the project • Where to look for good resources and how to tell if they are reliable • Power. Point and presentation expectations & evaluation Next

Evaluation The rubric developed for this web quest addresses each area of the work completed by the student. It includes the process or notetaking, the writing mechanics, demonstration, content, layout, teamwork, Power. Point presentation and various aspects including font, readability, and graphics. • The rubric is located in the web quest as well as provided to students in a handout to ensure their knowledge and understanding of what is expected. The evaluation matches the main areas of focus that students must master for this project. • By looking at a project previously turned in, the teacher can show students areas of concern and strengths so that they have a better understanding of the expectations and evaluation of the final product. Next

• • Teaching Information www. rubristar. com www. grsites. com Special Resources • http: //imet. csus. edu/imet 1/freeman/fqprocess. html • http: //www. frederick. k 12. va. us/jwh/zupanc/webquest. htm Next