**Lesson Plan: Advanced Health Education - Wellness and Stress Management**
**Grade:** 12
**Subject:** Physical Education
**Topic:** Advanced Health Education (Wellness, Stress Management)
**Duration:** 1 hour
### Objectives
1. Educate students on the importance of wellness and its components (physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual).
2. Discuss the causes of stress and its impact on overall health.
3. Teach effective strategies for managing stress.
4. Encourage students to develop a personal wellness plan.
### Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts on wellness and stress management
- Yoga mats (or towels)
- Relaxing music playlist
- Projector and screen (for presentations)
- Journals or notebooks
### Standards
- National PE Standards:
- Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
- Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
### Lesson Plan
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Welcome and Attendance:** Welcome students and take attendance.
- **Ice-breaker Activity:** Ask students to share something they do to relax or feel good about themselves.
- **Overview of the Lesson:** Briefly explain the objectives and activities of the lesson.
#### 2. Lecture: Understanding Wellness (15 minutes)
- **Definition and Components of Wellness:** Explain the five components of wellness: physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual.
- **Personal Wellness:** Discuss how personal choices impact wellness and highlight the importance of a balanced lifestyle.
#### 3. Group Activity: Identifying Stressors (10 minutes)
- **Small Group Discussion:** Divide students into small groups and provide them with handouts on common stressors for teenagers.
- **Group Brainstorm:** Ask each group to identify and list stressors they face in their daily lives.
- **Sharing:** Have groups share their findings with the class.
#### 4. Strategies for Stress Management (15 minutes)
- **Lecture on Stress Management Techniques:** Cover various stress management techniques, including:
- Time management and organization
- Physical activities (e.g. exercise, sports)
- Mindfulness practices (e.g., meditation, yoga)
- Social support (e.g., talking to friends, family)
- Professional help (e.g., counseling)
- **Demonstration:** Lead a basic breathing exercise or a short guided meditation to provide a hands-on example.
#### 5. Physical Activity: Yoga (10 minutes)
- **Introduction to Yoga:** Explain how yoga can help reduce stress and improve wellness.
- **Basic Yoga Session:** Lead students through a short series of simple yoga poses and breathing exercises. Play relaxing music in the background.
#### 6. Individual Activity: Personal Wellness Plan (10 minutes)
- **Introduction:** Discuss the importance of having a personal wellness plan tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- **Writing Activity:** Have students take out their journals or notebooks and write down at least three stress management techniques they plan to use, along with a short-term and long-term wellness goal.
#### 7. Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Review Key Points:** Summarize the key concepts discussed in the lesson.
- **Q&A:** Open the floor for any questions or comments from the students.
- **Homework:** Ask students to track their stress levels and the effectiveness of the management techniques they use over the next week.
#### 8. Exit Ticket
- **Feedback:** Hand out a quick survey or exit ticket for students to fill out, asking what they learned and how they plan to apply it.
### Assessment
- **Participation:** Observe student participation during group discussions and activities.
- **Wellness Plan:** Review the personal wellness plans created by students.
- **Exit Ticket:** Assess understanding and feedback from exit tickets.
By the end of this lesson, students will have a better understanding of the importance of wellness, recognize stressors in their life, and have strategies to manage stress effectively, promoting overall health and well-being.