The mission of the Lake Forest High School Wellness Department is to be an effective facilitator of both information and activities to help students make successful choices in their pursuit of healthy lifestyles.

The four-year co-educational wellness program is a carefully planned sequence of learning experiences designed to fulfill the physical, social and emotional needs of each student. It encourages and assists each student to: (a) develop the skills of movement and coordination; (b) learn to move skillfully and effectively through exercise, games, sports, dance, aquatics; (c) express culturally approved patterns of personal behavior and interpersonal relationships in and through games, sports and dance; (d) condition the heart, lungs, muscles and other organic systems of the body to meet daily and emergency demands; (e) acquire an appreciation and a respect for good physical condition (fitness) and a sense of well-being; (f) develop an interest and a desire to pursue healthy lifestyles. Students will participate in fitness activities two days a week. Fitness tests will be administered each semester.

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester Course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This dance course will serve as an introduction to different dance styles (ballet, jazz, hip hop, etc.). Any level of previous dance experience is welcome. Introduction to Dance students will also have the opportunity to develop body strength, agility, coordination, creativity, problem solving skills, self-confidence, organizational skills and group dynamics, as well as, develop an appreciation of movement as an art form in which mind and body are used for creative expression. This course is non-waiverable.

DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY & PERFORMANCE — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester Course) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Introduction To Dance Dance Choreography & Performance will allow students to apply Introduction to Dance concepts (to develop body strength, agility, coordination, problem solving skills, self-confidence, choreography and appreciation of movement as an art form) in depth and allow for increased opportunity for skill development, creativity and understanding of dance concepts. There will be student choreography, leadership and a performance element required in this course. This course is non-waiverable.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES — 1?? Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This course may only be taken once in a year. This class combines health and fitness issues facing the college-bound student. Three days per week, students will be involved in physical activities. Activities may include: yoga, pilates, relaxation techniques, rollerblading, walking, spinning and teambuilding activities. Two days per week students will have classroom based instruction. Students will be allowed to assist in the selection of the topics and activities studied in class. College topics include: cooking, nutrition, Greek life, dorm safety, date rape, course scheduling, relationships and stress reduction. This course is non-waiverable.

INTEGRATED WELLNESS — 1/8 Unit of credit (Semester course) Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation; Application for mentor/leader Peer mentor/leader Junior, Senior A special course of study that provides a diversified program of exercise and activities suited to meet students’ individual goals. A peer mentor/leader will assist each student with successful experiences as they work in partnership to attain their goals through the areas of adventure education, team and individual sports, fitness, rhythmic activities and aquatics. Leaders are required to complete an application to be accepted into the program. This course is non waiverable.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION — 1?? Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: Student application and Instructional Director recommendation This course may only be taken one time. Students will experientially learn about themselves, others and the environment. Activities may include: cycling, cooking, climbing, rappelling, riflery, cross country skiing, kayaking rollerblading, and initiative games. Field experience will be optional with space limitations considered. This course will be limited to a maximum of three sections per semester. (Two student T.A.'s {teacher assistants} will be assigned to each class.) This course is non-waiverable.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES — 1?? Unit of credit (Semester course) Seniors Prerequisite: Outdoor Education and Instructional Director recommendation Many of the activities taught in Outdoor Education will be enhanced in this second level course. This course is offered second semester only and may be taken one time only. Only a maximum of two sections will be offered. This course is non-waiverable. Additional activities include an extensive snowshoe project, kayaking, marksmanship, cooking, biking, orienteering, personal reflection and cardiovascular conditioning. There will be two optional field experiences, an overnight trip to a high ropes course with limited space considerations and a trap and skeet shooting field trip.

SCOUT EXPERIENCE — 1?? Unit of credit (Semester course) Freshmen, Sophomores Prerequisite: None This course has been designed to expose students to a wide variety of physical education course offerings. This course is open to freshmen and sophomores. First and fourth quarters will be primarily fitness based. Second and third quarters will consist of term and individual sport activities.

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING — 1?? Unit of credit (Semester course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None Students will be instructed in basic lifting techniques in both free and machine weights. Pre and post tests will be performed in both strength and cardiovascular conditioning. Students will participate in strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. These activities may include: running, swimming, biking or circuit training.

TEAM SPORTS/FITNESS — 1?? Unit of credit(Semester course) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None Students taking this course will participate in team sport activities which may include: soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, eclipse ball, floor hockey, badminton, ultimate frisbee, etc.

TEAM SPORTS/FITNESS (EARLY BIRD) — 1?? Unit of credit (Semester course) Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None Students taking this course will participate in team activities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Activities may include: soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, eclipse ball, floor hockey and badminton. Tuesday and Thursday classes will be in the weight room. This class meets from 6:55 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. daily.

WALL CLIMBING — 1???Unit of credit (Semester course) Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors Prerequisite: None This course may be taken only once a year. Students will develop basic skills needed to safely climb, descend and belay. The first quarter of this course focuses heavily on individual goal setting while the second quarter emphasis is placed on creating effective groups. This course is non waiverable. Fitness testing will occur each semeste