Health and Wellness

Instructor: Kim Franco

The goal of the Health and Wellness program at Dwight-Englewood School is to educate students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make healthy lifestyle choices. In fourth grade the primary focus is on recognizing that needs change as growth and development occurs and students are able to explain the key concepts of each lesson.

Physical Education Twice a week/45 minutes	Health	Mindfulness
Movement Preparation Sessions (Dynamic Movements, Accelerations, Agility ladders and weaving, Mini Core Training) Skill Based Sports-Develop proficiency in stability, fundamental movement and manipulative/sports skills and begin to perform these skills in combinations Physical activity-opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, and self-expression/Inclusive/Fun Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed Dance/Rhythmic Activities Team Building Initiatives and Challenges Predict and Intercept Body Position-Ready Positon/Return to Base Fitness, Healthy lifestyle choices Understand basic rules, tactics and strategy in games and refinement of sport specific skills. Responsible personal and social behavior/Sportsmanship/Fair Play 4th-Theme: Cooperative Sports from Around the World- Compare/contrast games to conventional sports Some sports are: team handball, speedball, cricket, Tag Rugby, field hockey, netball	Injury and Illness Prevention Nutrition Functions of the body Responsible care of the body Decision-making process Refusal skills Hormones and body changes Meaning of growing up physically and emotionally Managing strong emotions Practicing good hygiene Value of keeping clean Setting goals Personal strengths and challenges Role of Growth and Development/Cycle of Family Life in growth and development Awareness of external support systems	Practicing Mindfulness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Social-Emotional Skills Activities and Non-competitive games for individuals and groups Mindful Movements Emotions and Thoughts Compassion Formal Mindful Practices and Medications

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Mailing Address: 315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631

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Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dwight-Englewood is a greater New York City area private school with a rigorous college prep curriculum for boys and girls in preschool through grade 12.