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Assessment
for Wellness Outcomes
Presented by
Leslie Belcher
Lincoln Sudbury Wellness Dept. Coordinator

Who are we
n Leslie Belcher
n Chris Belmont
n Sarah Greeley
n Kelly Mazza
n Marci Stoda
n Nancy O’Neil
n Susan Shields
n Mel Gonsalves
n Vicky Caburian
n Ken Greenberg

Who are you
Why are you here
What do you need
What do you want

Wellness is…..
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A choice - a decision you make
to move toward optimal health.
A way of life - a lifestyle you
design to achieve your highest
potential for well-being.
A process - a developing
awareness that there is no end
point, but that health and
happiness are possible in each
moment, here and now.
n Is an efficient channeling of
energy - energy received from the
environment , transformed within
you, and sent on to affect the world
outside.
n The integration of body, mind
and spirit - the appreciation that
every thing you do, think, feel, and
believe has an impact on your
state of well-being.
n The loving acceptance of
yourself.

Assumptions
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Wellness Knowledge
Measurement & Evaluation
Good Teaching
Physical Education Outcomes
Health Education Outcomes

Wellness Outcomes
n Students will develop and understanding:
n The importance of knowing their current state
of well-being.
n The effect choices have in achieving a high
level of wellness by…..

… demonstrating…
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Authentic Self Assessment - “Being an
expert on you!”
Effective use of information and “experts”.
Individualized growth and balance in all
aspects of Wellness.
Effective goal setting.
Responding to cycles of change.
(continuum, hexagon, bridge, iceberg, human
needs)

Wellness teachers must;
Create an environment in which it is “safe”
to participate and reflect upon
experiences that provide the learner with
important information about their personal
wellness journey.

Outcome
n Students will develop an understanding of
Self Responsibility by….

…demonstrating…
n A recognition of their choices.
n An ownership of their behavior/choice and
accepting resulting consequences.
n An ability to take the initiative (active learner).
n A caring for all aspects of self.
(bridge, triangle)

Wellness Teachers must;
Provide students with choices and hold
them accountable for the natural
consequences of their choices.

Outcome
n Students will demonstrate an
understanding of Self Love by….

…demonstrating….
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A response to life’s challenges as an opportunity
for growth.
An ability to listen to their inner wisdom.
An ability to exercise a compassion for self and
others.
An ability to be truthful with self and others.
(bridge, human Needs

Wellness Teachers must;
Provide an environment of acceptance in
which students are encouraged to explore
their uniqueness and the uniqueness of
others.

Outcome
n Students will develop an understanding of
the human connection by…….

…demonstrating…
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Effective communication.
Positive relationships.
A recognition and ownership of intent vs. impact.
An acknowledgement of cultural influence both
real and perceived.
A resistance of cultural traps and myths
(cultural norms, hexagon, pyramid, triangle)

Wellness Teachers must;
Enable student interaction and provide
opportunities to practice social skill
development.

Find us at …. lsrhs.net
Wellness Dept.
EDA Convention
Email me at;
leslie_belcher@lsrhs.net