Category Archives: Health & Fitness

HS Sexual Health (Amy)

Note: This class is open to high school students only.

Sexual health is HUGE topic that spans all life stages.  This course will dig deeper into reproductive anatomy, puberty, gender, sexual orientation, healthy vs. unhealthy relationship behaviors, body image, consent, and more.  The way that topics are covered in this course will set you up to be informed and know that you have autonomy as you move toward adulthood.

I take an intersectional approach to teaching sex ed, meaning that we will examine how our own identities either provide or limit us access to spaces and experiences.  I LOVE teaching sex ed and believe that you will LOVE taking this class.  Throughout the year, we will let your questions and interests guide much of our learning.

We all come to this topic with varying values and knowledge.  It is important that in this class we respect each other and ourselves.

While talking about these topics might seem intimidating to some, I can assure you that you will surprise yourself with the confidence you gain through increased knowledge and the normalization of these ideas in our conversations.

This course will allow you to do individual reflecting, engage in group conversations, ask all of the questions you have, and actively use your knowledge and interests to support others within your community.

Even if you have already met your requirements for HS Sexual Health, I encourage you to take it again – this will be a whole new experience!

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session
  • Mature themes: sex, consent, birth control, STIs and prevention, sexual abuse
  • Minimum students: 2
  • Sessions per week: 2

MS Sexual Health (Amy) (Amy)

Note: This class is open to middle school students only.

Sexual health is HUGE topic that spans all life stages.  This course will cover reproductive anatomy, puberty, gender, sexual orientation, healthy vs. unhealthy relationship behaviors, body image, consent, and more.

I take an intersectional approach to teaching sex ed, meaning that we will examine how our own identities either provide or limit us access to spaces and experiences.  I LOVE teaching sex ed and believe that you will LOVE taking this class.

We all come to this topic with varying values and knowledge.  It is important that in this class we respect each other and ourselves.

While talking about these topics might seem intimidating to some, I can assure you that you will surprise yourself with the confidence you gain through increased knowledge and the normalization of these ideas in our conversations.

This course will allow you to do individual reflecting, engage in group conversations, ask all of the questions you have, and begin to imagine how YOU might normalize these conversations within your community.

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session
  • Mature themes: sex, consent, birth control, STIs and prevention, sexual abuse
  • Minimum students: 2
  • Sessions per week: 2

Recess! (hannah)

We love recess! In this structured and lightly-competitive play/exercise time, we will walk up the street to use the community gym and play a variety of group games. 

Games will include basketball, soccer, four square, spike ball, capture the flag, various forms of tag, badminton, the infamous mushroom ball, and whatever else y’all want! 

This is a class for anyone who wants to play, run, sweat, laugh, learn new games, collaborate, communicate, foster leadership and team building skills, and/or just add some movement to their week. 

  • Outside work: No outside work

First Aid and CPR (Amy) (Amy)

This course will cover basic first aid, as well as teach you how and when to perform CPR and use an AED.

Coursework will include some reading, writing, and hands-on learning.  We may also be joined by guests with first-hand medical knowledge.

Ideally, none of us will ever need to use these skills, but by gaining confidence and skills, we may be more willing to step in to an emergency, should it arise.

Did you know that the majority of cardiac arrests occur at home?  The skills that we learn will most likely be put to use with members of our own family.

Join us once a week to have a good time learning life-saving techniques!

  • Outside work: A small amount (e.g., <30 min) for each session
  • Mature themes: Exposure to talking about life-threatening emergencies
  • Minimum students: 2

Soccer and Kick It (hannah)

Team Spain celebrates after winning the Women’s World Cup soccer final against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Play fun, chill, games of soccer with a dash of competitive spirit. All ages and skill levels are welcome. This class happens once a week on Wednesday mornings. We will head up to Yesler Terrace together, do some warm ups and stretching, and play soccer! 

  • Outside work: No outside work

Self-Care and Stress Management (Amy) (Amy)

In this class, students will learn some of the brain science behind stress, as well as strategies for managing stress.  Each week we will focus on a new strategy for self-care, and we will practice it in class.

Recognizing where stress and emotions live in our body can provide us a signal that we need to slow down.  Reflective practices will be a part of this class, and will take the forms of journaling and sharing our thoughts with others.

  • Outside work: No outside work
  • Minimum students: 2