Knox Total Fitness
Knox Grammar School has been at the forefront of Positive Education for the past 12 years. Central to this is our bespoke Total Fitness Model, which aims to equip students with the skills and practices to thrive in life well beyond their school years.
In 2022, the Knox Science of Wellbeing Team reviewed and rigorously evaluated the Knox Total Fitness model to reflect the current research literature. This revised version has been named the Knox Total Fitness Action Model, with a strong focus on practical evidence-based interventions in positive psychology and wellbeing science, which underpin the wellbeing of our school community.
The Knox Total Fitness Action Model
Academic
Upskilling students with the cognitive and motivational skills to become an autonomous and passionate learner.
Mindset
Autonomy
Mastery
Perseverance
Social-Emotional
Strengthening personal resources that boost students’ self-concept, emotional wellbeing and quality relationships.
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Concept
Positive Affect
Optimism
Relationships
Spiritual
Helping students’ find meaning and purpose in their daily tasks and life.
Acceptance and Awareness
Gratitude
Meaning
Purpose
Physical
Supporting students to develop healthy habits and behaviours.
Habits and Goals
Sleep
Nutrition
Exercise
The Knox Total Fitness Action Model represents the holistic academic, social and emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing of each individual in our school community.
The subcategories within each Knox Total Fitness pillar are informed by a rigorous review and meta-analysis conducted by the Science of Wellbeing team researchers, and drive the practical application of positive education and wellbeing science throughout our school community.
This Knox Total Fitness Action Model seeks to ensure our evidence-based approach to wellbeing and positive education is embedded and spread across interconnected school systems.
Further information regarding our Knox Total Fitness Action Model research can be found at:
Research and Publications
Key Knox Total Fitness elements
- Every student has an individual mentor who has received expert training in Wellbeing Science and Positive Psychology. The mentor helps students to identify their strengths and set academic and personal goals.
- All Knox staff receive gold standard training in key aspects of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Science, that is grounded in research evidence.
- Students are introduced to activities and exercises scientifically shown to increase levels of wellbeing and performance.
- Parent Seminars and articles are provided to parents on key aspects of Positive Psychology, Wellbeing Science and optimal parenting solutions/styles.