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HES 470: Methods in FCS! "1 Unit Outline Assignment-60 pts.

UNIT NAME: Enhancing Spiritual and Mental Wellness! AUDIENCE: FCS and Dietetics students at Fontbonne University, Gateway 180! TIME FRAME: 4 Lessons throughout semester DESIRED RESULTS ESTABISHED GOALS: ! FCS Standards and Competencies: 7.5.3 (Illustrate coping or adjustment strategies and stress management practices for the participant, a caregiver, and family members)! FCS Standards and Competencies 12.1.1 (Analyze physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual development)! FCS Standards and Competencies 13.1.6 (Demonstrate stress management strategies for family, work, and community settings)! FCS Standards and Competencies 13.6.2 (Apply guidelines of assessing the nature of issues and situations)! Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper: Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: The Role of Nutrition in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention UNDERSTANDINGS:!

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:!

-Changing your outlook and perspective can change your life (Do your best and speak with integrity)! -What others say and do is a projection of their own dream (Don't make assumptions and take things personally)! -Being present in the moment can help reduce stress! -A few minutes a day of yoga can have a huge impact on your health

-What is your general outlook on life?! -How has your outlook on life changed through the years?! -Do you ever feel like other people have control over your thoughts and emotions?! -Do you ever feel like you are going through life on auto pilot, not living in the now?! -Do you feel stressed, like you don't have enough time in the day?! -What is your perception of yoga practices and what they can do?

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HES 470: Methods in FCS! "2 Unit Outline Assignment-60 pts. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:!

-At the end of this unit, students will know the concepts of "The Four Agreements"! -At the end of this unit, students will understand the basic principles that encompass mindfulness meditation! -At the end of this unit, students will understand the basic principles that encompass a yoga practice

-At the end of this unit, students will apply the thought processes of "The Four Agreements" to their lives! -At the end of this unit, students will be able to mindfully meditate for at least 5 minutes! -At the end of this unit, students will know at least 5 yoga poses they can practice when they are stressed

ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE!

ASSESSMENT TOOLS:! -Discussion of daily life; students will give examples of when they used the Four Agreements! -Have students mindfully meditate at the end of the lesson and discuss how it felt! -Have students discuss what yoga pose is their favorite/the one that relaxes them the most LEARNING PLAN

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LEARNING ACTIVITIES:! Lesson 1: Changing How You Address Your Life! -"Always do your best"! -Your best will change from moment to moment! -Avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret! -"Be impeccable with your word"! -Speak with integrity! -Say only what you mean! -Don't speak against yourself or others!

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HES 470: Methods in FCS! "3 Unit Outline Assignment-60 pts.

Lesson 2: Changing How You Address Others! -"Don't take things personally"! -Nothing others do is because of you! -What others say/do is a projection of their own dream! -Don't let what others say to you affect how you respond to them - always treat others with respect! -"Don't make assumptions"! -Ask questions, express what you really want! -Communicate clearly to avoid misunderstanding, sadness, and drama! -Actively listen to others, fully focus on the speaker! -Don't let negative emotions direct the conversation - take a moment to cool down!

Lesson 3: Being Present In The Moment (Mindful Meditation)! -What is mindful meditation? (history)! -Your environment! -Your posture! -Your breath! -Your thoughts! -Practice for a 5 minute meditation - use a recording!

Lesson 4: Stress Relief Activities (Yoga)! -What is yoga? (history)! -Child's pose! -Cat pose! -Cow pose! -Camel pose! -Cobra pose! -Practice the sequences together

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