Welcome to Bio-Dash, an optimal performance and wellbeing program that makes learning about wellbeing fun and engaging. Bio-Dash is unique because it combines science-backed wellbeing strategies with teacher-facilitated activities that demonstrate the mind-body connection.
These Bio-Dash modules have been crafted to be easily integrated into your classroom fostering an environment that supports their personal wellbeing goals. Through hands-on activities, guided discussions, and experiential learning, your students will learn how to cultivate a sense of empowerment and agency, enabling them to take charge of their own wellbeing.
Importantly, you do not require specialised wellbeing knowledge to oversee the program as the interactive videos provide the scientific content. The facilitator’s guide will lead you through the program structure, activities and discussion points.
Developed by the Bio-Dash Team at the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne this program explores a series of transformative modules that seamlessly integrate into your classroom environment.
Teacher Resources:
Before starting the program please download and familiarise yourself with the following teacher resources.
- Bio-Dash Facilitator’s Guide: This guide contains key information for getting started with the program including as well as information about each module. We recommend downloading this guide for easy access.
- Bio-Dash Facilitator’s Video: A short video to guide you through the main aspects of the program.
- Biodot Activities: These powerpoint presentations introduce the biodots. It is recommended that you complete the Biodot Introduction after viewing the introductory modules and at least a couple of days prior to completing your first program content module. The Follow Up Biodot Activity should be completed towards the end of the program. Please consult the Facilitators Guide for further information.
Student Resources:
What resources should be provided to the students prior to the commencement of the Bio-Dash Program?
Students should be provided with the Program Kit before you begin the program. This contains the:
- Bio-Dash Roadmap, an interactive document that provides an optimal sequence for completion of the Bio-Dash modules in a fun and appealing way.
- Bio-Dash Dashboard, an interactive document to support their learning. This interactive document enables participants to set and refine goals and personalise the use of Bio-Dash strategies to their valued activities or performances. It is important for them to regularly update their goals as they cover new strategies. Please remind students to save this document when they finish updating it so it can be regularly refined.
- NB: To access the interactive version of the Bio-Dash Dashboard students will need to open this document in Adobe. If they are unable to access the interactive version, a basic version of this document has also been provided below*.
- Bio-Dash Toolkit, another interactive document that provide an overview of all the strategies contained within the program with links to other resources such as guided visuals.
- NB: To access the interactive version of the Bio-Dash Toolkit students will need to open this document in Adobe. If they are unable to access the interactive version, a basic version of this document has also been provided below*.
- Bio-Dash Journal, a word document containing templates and worksheets for monitoring progress and a next steps overview for every module. The students will be prompted to access this journal at various points throughout the program.
*Non-Interactive versions
- Bio-Dash Dashboard (non interactive)
- Bio-Dash Toolkit (non-interactive)
Please download these documents and email them to participating students prior to starting the Bio-Dash Program. Encourage your students to download and save these documents for easy access.