Wauconda High School Request for Approval of a New Course
Wauconda High School Request for Approval of a New Course
Wauconda High School Request for Approval of a New Course
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Nutrition and Wellness <strong>Course</strong> Thematic Structure and Unit Outlines<br />
Unit 1: Thematic Project-Choose wellness<br />
�� Describe your favorite sports and physical activities.<br />
�� Find out about places in your community you can participate<br />
in your favorite sports/physical activities.<br />
�� Write interview questions<br />
�� Interview someone in a fitness-related pr<strong>of</strong>ession about the<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> different types <strong>of</strong> physical activities on health and<br />
well-being<br />
�� Make a presentation to your classmates on the findings <strong>of</strong><br />
your research and interview<br />
Choose Wellness- 1 week<br />
Chapter 1: Wellness and Food Choices<br />
�� Identify four aspects <strong>of</strong> wellness<br />
�� Describe influences on your food choices<br />
�� Explain how appetite, hunger, and flavor affect wellness<br />
�� Demonstrate how to make decisions and reach goals <strong>for</strong><br />
wellness<br />
Chapter 2: Physical Fitness and Active Living<br />
�� Describe how physical activity promotes fitness<br />
�� Identify the benefits <strong>of</strong> active living<br />
�� Identify safety and health precautions <strong>for</strong> physical activity<br />
�� Explain how to check the progress <strong>of</strong> your plan <strong>for</strong> active<br />
living<br />
Unit 2: Thematic Project-Investigate Food Trends<br />
�� Choose and research a popular food trend that interests you.<br />
�� Examine how the food trend you selected reflects or does not<br />
reflect the messages <strong>of</strong> the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid.<br />
�� Write a list <strong>of</strong> interview questions about the food trend you<br />
selected and its effect on nutrition.<br />
�� Interview someone in the community who is qualified to discuss<br />
the food trend.
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