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Physical Education & Health Wellness
Physical, health & wellness education is presented in an integrated WAY - Wellness, Academics, & You - a program dedicated to fighting the national epidemic of childhood obesity and diabetes through research and education. One of the nation’s leading experts on health and wellness, WAY has approached this goal by providing to elementary and secondary grade classrooms, a multidisciplinary educational program that emphasizes physical activity, nutrition, and wellness while meeting national and state educational standards. Wellness, Academics & You is an “evidence-based” proven and effective program. Health Safari is a fun, educational and interactive program that helps them make new discoveries about their health and wellness. The program and activities are introduced to students via DVD. Health Safari's hostess, Samantha, is a little girl with a big imagination and natural curiosity about her health and world around her. Samantha will lead your students through their journey of self-discovery with the help of a few of her jungle friends, including Eleanor Elephant, Maurice Mouse, Pablo Parrot, Suzy Snake, Milo Monkey and Leon Lion.