A lesson exploring how suppressed emotions accumulate over time and the practical techniques for identifying and processing them to maintain mental health. Students will analyze scenarios of 'the accumulation effect' and apply daily check-in strategies.

A high-performance psychology lesson for athletes and PE students exploring why 'over-thinking' mechanics leads to choking and how an external focus on targets improves consistency. Students participate in a live experiment to test internal vs. external focus theories.

A psychology and health lesson for high schoolers exploring why our brains are wired for negativity and how to 'train' for happiness through behavioral actions and social connection. Inspired by Katarina Blom's TEDx talk, students analyze evolutionary biology and the Harvard Study of Adult Development.

A Physical Education and Sports Medicine lesson exploring the psychological benefits of movement versus traditional exercise. Students analyze Jake Tyler's TEDx talk on depression and design a one-week movement plan focused on mental clarity and intention rather than physical metrics.

This lesson explores complex mental health conditions like schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, focusing on destigmatization through clinical understanding and empathy. Students learn to distinguish between common myths and medical realities while practicing perspective-taking for those affected by these diagnoses.

A parent workshop focused on identifying digital tools and community resources to improve family physical and mental health. Participants will explore wellness apps and set concrete goals for their families.

Students explore the multifaceted causes of mental illness using the biopsychosocial model, mapping specific factors like genetics and environment to understand the complex interplay of human health.

Students explore the optimism bias through Tali Sharot's TED talk, analyzing how our brains underestimate risks and overestimate positive outcomes, culminating in a 'parachute' strategy for safer health decisions.

A comprehensive 2-hour training focused on identifying emerging trends in prevention science and integrating them into evidence-based strategies to maximize community impact.

A presentation and announcement deck detailing recent updates, programs, and upcoming initiatives within the Wellness department.

A team-building culinary challenge inspired by the "Chopped" competition style, designed to foster cooperation, creativity, and kitchen safety skills.

Final synthesis project where students design, justify, and prepare to execute a personalized 4-week training cycle based on the curriculum principles.

Focuses on advanced periodization, specifically Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP), and the science of exercise selection to drive continued adaptation.

Technical mastery of the 'Big Three' (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) with emphasis on safety, setup, and heavy load mechanics.

Comprehensive review of Part 1 concepts and a practical skills audit to clear students for the advanced compound lifts of Part 2.

Transition from bodyweight to external resistance, focusing on barbell handling, safety rack setup, and maintaining primal mechanics under load.