Wellness
Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong. – John F. Kennedy
About
Wellness courses utilize active learning to increase students’ knowledge and skills to increase each individual’s health and fitness. Courses provide a wide variety of physical activities with a focus on improvement and constant growth for every student. Students learn strategies to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well. Students analyze how current health, nutrition, and physical activity information and trends affect them individually. Courses focus on the steps of personal assessment and planning for healthy lifestyle patterns using decision-making and communication skills. Wellness courses are aligned with the Massachusetts Health Curriculum frameworks and the SHAPE America National Standards.
The Wellness department also offers options for students to explore careers and earn certification in two areas. The Early Education and Care program prepares students for many careers working with young children. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully with young children and have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certificates. The Culinary Arts program is designed to develop transferable workplace and practical skills in the fields of culinary arts and hospitality and tourism. Certificates from the National Restaurant Association can be earned in each course. Students will use communication and problem-solving skills as they work with others to prepare and serve food.
The recommended program of studies according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is for physical education for every student every year.
Courses in the Wellness Department do not satisfy NCAA eligibility requirements
Contacts
Vanessa Pyy
Health and Physical Education
Courtney Briggs |
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Andrew Deane | |
Scott DuPont |
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Barbara Gleason |
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Gibby Guimond |
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Ross Jatkola |
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Kristina Loucks |
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Vanessa Pyy |
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Julia Ryan |
Child Development
Barbara Gleason |
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Meghan Fligg | |
Vanessa Pyy |
Culinary
Jenna Frehill |
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Robin Dawe |
Courses
- Grade 8 Competitive Games – Grade 8 | College Prep
- Discovering Personal Wellness in Grade 8 – Grade 8 | College Prep
- Lifeguard Training – Age 15+
- Lifetime Fitness & Yoga – Multi-level
- Sports and Wellbeing and Beginning Fitness – Grades 9 -10 | Multi-level
- Team Sports Plus: Intermediate Strength Training and Fitness – Grades 10-11 | Multi-level
- Advanced Strength and Sport-Specific Training – Grades 11-12 | Multi-level
- Senior Sports – Grade 12 | Honors
- Living Well Beyond BHS – Grades 11-12 | Multi-level
- Physical Education Integration and Education – Grades 10-12 | Multi-level
- Wellness Mentor – Grades 11-12 | Honors
- Child Development 1 – Grades 9-12 | Multi-level
- Child Development 2 – Grades 10-12 | Multi-level
- Child Development 3 – Grade 11 | Multi-level
- Child Development Internship – Grade 12 | Honors
- Coaching, Teaching, and Mentorship – Grade 11-12
- Coaching, Teaching, and Mentorship Internship – Grade 12
- Introduction to Culinary Arts – Grades 9-12 | Multi-level
- Culinary Arts – Grades 10-12 | Multi-level
- Hospitality – Grades 11- 12 | Multi-level
- Hospitality Internship – Grades 11- 12 | Honors
- Hospitality Internship – Grade 12 | Honors