_{High School 3.3: Evaluate the psychological benefits derived from regular participation in physical activity.}

_{Learning Objectives:}

1. _{Students will participate regularly in a week-long physical and mindfulness activity, exhibiting commitment to personal wellness. They will record their day-to-day participation (activity type and duration) in Padlet check-ins at least five times throughout the week.}

2. _{Students will reflect on the physical and mental effect of combining movement with mindfulness. Students will post a comprehensive reflection on Padlet describing at least two physical advantages and two mental advantages they felt.}

3. _{Students will collaborate with peers by revealing wellness goals and offering feedback. Students will deliver meaningful, constructive feedback on at least two classmates’ reflections, providing inspiration or suggesting wellness advice.}

4. _{Students will display self-awareness and goal-setting skills by pinpointing areas for personal growth. In their last reflection, students will recognize one new wellness habit they plan to continue and describe why it is valuable for their overall wellbeing.}

• This challenge is for 10th-grade students.

Diverse Learners

• Students with Physical Disabilities- This activity provides seated modifications and mindfulness-only alternatives, ensuring accessibility for students with limited mobility.  

• ELL Students- Closed captions on the instructional video to support understanding. Visual directions and Padlet’s multimodal posting choices allow for adaptable communication.   

• Visual & Kinesthetic Learners- The demonstration video provides clear visual instructions for movement. The physical activity component engages kinesthetic learners through active participation.    

_{Students can share their goals as text, video, or audio, making the activity open to all learners. Each day, a student will choose a physical activity (jump rope, walking/jogging, bodyweight exercises) and couple it with a mindfulness practice (deep breathing, yoga, journaling). Students will participate in the activity for 15-20 minutes and then record their activity by posting a daily check-in in the “Daily Check-ins” part of the Padlet}

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_{Students will review at least two classmates’ reflections throughout the week. They will leave positive, encouraging feedback or offer a helpful tip in the “Peer Support” section of Padlet in the form of audio, text, and video. At the end of the week, students will post a final reflection in the “Reflections” tab of the Padlet. Students will reflect on what they felt the most beneficial part of the challenge was to them and how the challenge affected their physical and mental well-being.}