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.

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

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.

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.