Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness classes help students explore the interconnections in their lives, linking students’ own beliefs, values, and behaviors to their physical and emotional wellbeing. Our goal is to help students develop integrity by making choices based on personal values and self-knowledge. The Grade 9 Physical Health and Wellness semester course includes instruction in lifetime sports, supervised training on fitness equipment, and certification in CPR. The Grade 10 Seminar is taught by the Upper School counselors and other faculty and staff.

Physical Health and Wellness 9 (Grade 9)
Seminar Program (Grade 10)

Physical Health and Wellness 9 (Grade 9)

Physical education classes are centered around a holistic approach to health topics and activities designed to promote the students’ physical and emotional health and well-being. Students explore various topics that promote a healthy sense of self and a positive approach to fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits. The 9th grade course addresses the construction and implementation of goal setting as it relates to overall well-being. Content may include nutrition, mindfulness, and healthy decision-making. This course is also designed to better understand the emotional needs of students and support a program where self-reflection, empathy, and flexibility are emphasized.

Seminar Program (Grade 10)

SPA’s seminar program is an interdisciplinary approach to health and wellness that provides students with time for self-reflection on who they are as individuals, as curious and critical learners, and as thoughtful and respectful members of a broader community. The course fosters a supportive environment in which to explore, develop, and reflect on personal values and choices.

Students in grade 10 are assigned to a specific class period for Seminar. During this period, students attend Seminar once each cycle for the full year. On other days in the cycle, this period is a free period.

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