Saugus High School

Wellness




Welcome to the Saugus High School Wellness page! Below are links to view the different Wellness activities that Saugus High School offers in the courses. Also, below is a description of the wellness courses taught at Saugus High School





Click on the pictures or links below to view the classroom activities and gym activities pages.



Classroom Activities

Gym Activities





Freshman Wellness

Course # 911

5 Credits

5 Periods

Prerequisites: Required by all freshman


Sophomore Wellness

Course # 912

5 Credits

5 Periods

Prerequisites: Required for second year students

Completion of one of the following electives is required for graduation


Samples of modules that may be completed in Freshman and Sophomore wellness are:

Introduction to Wellness Fitness Walking
Introduction to Fitness Harassment
Basic Nutrition Communication and Relationships
Sports Nutrition McWhippit
Basketball Aerobics
Stress Management Project Adventure
Emotional Health Flexibility/Yoga
Softball Badminton & Ping Pong
Cardio-Kickboxing Beyond Tobacco & Alcohol
Floor Hockey Relationships & Sexuality
Violence Prevention Volleyball
Substance Use and Abuse First Aid
CPR Anger Management
Body Image and Weight Management Pickleball
Touch Football
Soccerball
Weight Training


Wellness 3

Course # 913

2.5 Credits Credits

5 Periods

Prerequisites: Successful completion of courses 911 and 912.

Students will be instructed in the fundamental skills and the rules of a number of varied team activities including football, soccer, softball, volleyball, floor hockey and basketball. Students will also be exposed to non-competitive individual leisure sports. These activities include walking for health, weight training, aerobic exercise, and other selected activities. A classroom module on drug education and sexuality will be included along with CPR recertification class. Students may also be exposed to a Scared Straight Program or their pro-active prevention programs.


Wellness 4

Course # 914

2.5 Credits

5 Periods

Prerequisites: Successful completion of course 913.

Students will be instructed in the fundamental skills and the rules of a number of varied team activities including football, soccer, softball, volleyball, floor hockey and basketball. Students will also be exposed to non-competitive individual leisure sports. These activities include walking for health, weight training, aerobic exercise, and other selected activities. A classroom module on drug education and sexuality will be included along with CPR recertification class. Students may also be exposed to a Scared Straight Program or their pro-active prevention programs.


Introduction to Athletic Training

Course # 915

2.5 Credits

5 Periods

Prerequisites: Class open to juniors and seniors interested in the field of Athletic Training. Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry is required.

Entry-level course designed to introduce the potential coach or athletic trainer to the field of athletic training. Basic care and prevention of athletic injuries will be dealt with in order to equip the coach or trainer with the knowledge to make intelligent decisions regarding common athletic injuries. It will also include some taping techniques. External class hours are required for successful completion of this course. Students will assist the athletic trainer during practices, games and office hours.

The Wellness Department offers models which the students learn fundamental health concepts and skills that foster healthy habits and behaviors. Through a combined and coordinated teaching of health education, physical education, and family consumer science, starting in grade 9 and continuing through grade 12, these modules will enable the individual to make healthier lifestyle choices.



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