#UBWELL: Sharpening the Saw through physical activity and meaningful conversations

School:: Immokalee Middle
Subject:: Other
Teacher:: Ethan Striz
Students Impacted:: 15
Grade:: 6-8
Date:: August 14, 2023

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

Lipman Family Farms - $1,690.68

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 15

The #UBWELL club allowed students to take part in both fitness activities and meaningful discussions. The group met twice a week after school that focused on the three areas of tthe self-determiniation theory (SDT). This includess autonomy, competence and relatedness. The goal in mind was that focusing on these three areas will promote positive mental health thorugh increased physical activity levels, mood state and intrinsic motivation. The grant allowed the club to purchase a variety of fitness equipment that was used each week. The physical fitness activities provided students with the opportunity to experience success, identify obstances, develop improved self-esteem and take greater responsibilty for their actions.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

The goal of this grant is to support our morning #ubwell program. This program was developed with two goals in mind. The first is to allow students to engage in enjoyable physical activities. The second is to cultivate a sense of belonging and promote positive mood states through healthy and meaningful conversations between peers. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) uses student standards to describe the knowledge, attitudes and skills student need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development. These standards are broken down into two categories: Mindset Standards and Behavior Standards. The #ubwell program will incorporate multiple standards between the two categories as we focus on specific issues and challenges that middle school students encounter. Physical activity provides students with the opportunity to experience successes, identify obstacles, develop improved self-esteem, and take greater responsibility for their actions.

What will be done with my students

Students will meet in the morning twice a week with each day having a specific physical activity or ASCA student standard component. Topics that will be discussed on the discussion day include: self-image/self-talk, anxiety and stress, goal setting, bullying, depression/self-harm and connect with students. These topics will coincide with the ASCA student standards. For the physical activity days, students will use a standard scale to measure their level of engagement before, during and after to assess their enjoyment, intensity and pleasure/displeasure. A resource guide will also be provided to encourage students to engage in physical activity on their own.

Benefits to my students

The benefit to my students will focus on the three areas of the self-determination theory (SDT). This includes autonomy, competence and relatedness. Focusing on these areas will promote positive mental health through increased physical activity level, mood state and intrinsic motivation.

Budget Narrative

These items will be utilized as part of our physical activity day. Physical activity will be broken down into four different groups-Aerobic Training, Resistance Training, Flexibility Training and High Intensity Training.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Yes4All Total Body Workout Weighted Bar, Resistance Band Bar, Weighted Bar Racks, Body Exercise Bar for Yoga, Physical Therapy, Aerobics, Strength Training in Home and Gym-10lbx4	$96.00
2	Yes4All Total Body Workout Weighted Bar, Resistance Band Bar, Weighted Bar Racks, Body Exercise Bar for Yoga, Physical Therapy, Aerobics, Strength Training in Home and Gym-15lbx4	$119.96
3	Yes4All Total Body Workout Weighted Bar, Resistance Band Bar, Weighted Bar Racks, Body Exercise Bar for Yoga, Physical Therapy, Aerobics, Strength Training in Home and Gym Single/Combox4	$163.84
4	PanAme Heavy Battle Ropes 1.5 inch 30 ft- Polyester Workout Rope Full Body Workout Equipment for Crossfit Training, Home Gym or Fitness Exercise, Building Muscle, Blackx6	$257.94
5	Yes4All Kettlebell Vinyl Coated Cast Iron – Great for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Full Body Workout Equipment Push up, Grip Strength and Strength Training, PVC-15lbx4	$87.96
6	Yes4All Kettlebell Vinyl Coated Cast Iron – Great for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Full Body Workout Equipment Push up, Grip Strength and Strength Training, PVC-10lb x4	$69.88
7	Yes4All Kettlebell Vinyl Coated Cast Iron – Great for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Full Body Workout Equipment Push up, Grip Strength and Strength Training, PVC-5lbx4	$44.36
8	Yes4All Workout Sand Bags for Weight - Kettlebell Heavy Duty Sandbag for Fitness, Conditioning Up to 200LBS, Lifting Sand Bag - Multiple Colors & Sizes x6	$208.26
9	Yes4All 3-in-1 Soft Plyo Box Wooden Core – Safe for Shins - Non-Slip Multi-Use Plyometric Box for Jumping, Conditioning, and Strength Training – Choose from 4 Different Sizesx6	$378.54
10	Whatafit Resistance Bands Set, Exercise Bands with Door Anchor, Handles, Carry Bag, Legs Ankle Straps for Resistance Training, Physical Therapy, Home Workouts for Men and Womenx6	$263.94
	Total:	$1,690.68

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