Optional mini-units will be offered from grade 9-11 that provide opportunity for the students to meet course learning expectations in an active and challenging way, e.g. wall climbing, aquatics and personal safety. These units involve outside facilities so will incur a nominal student cost ($15 - $25 depending on the unit instruction).
Grade 9, Healthy Active Living Education, (Open, South Campus, Boys) PPL 1OM
(Open, South Campus, Girls) PPL 1OF
(Open, North Campus, Boys) PPL 1OB
(Open, North Campus, Girls) PPL 1OG
(Open, North Campus, Boys, French Substitute) PPL 1O9
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices. Optional cost for activities.
Grade 10, Healthy Active Living Education, (Open, South Campus, Girls) PPL 2OF
(Open, South Campus, Boys) PPL 2OM
(Open, North Campus, Boys) PPL 2OB
(Open, North Campus, Girls) PPL 2OG
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices. Optional cost for activities.
Grade 11, Healthy Active Living Education (Open, South Campus, Boys) PPL 3OM
(Open, South Campus, Girls) PPL 3OF
(Open, North Campus, Boys) PPL 3OB
(Open, North Campus, Girls) PPL 3OG
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practice goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety. Optional cost for activities.
Prerequisite: None
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Grade 11, Personal and Fitness Activities (Open, North Campus) PAF 3ON
(Open, South Campus) PAF 3OS
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practice goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety. All of these learnings will be addressed through personal and fitness activities. Optional cost for activities.
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11, Aquatics (Open, offered 2005-2006) PAQ 3O1
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practice goal-setting, decision-making, social and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety. All of these learnings will be addressed through aquatics.
Course fee: $150
Prerequisite: None
Grade 11, Health for Life (Open) PPZ 3O1
This course helps students develop a personalized approach to healthy living. Students will examine the factors that affect their won health and the health of individuals as members of the community. They will learn about the components of the Vitality approach to healthy living-an initiative that promotes healthy eating, an active lifestyle, and a positive self-image. Throughout this course, students will develop the skills necessary to take charge of and improve their own health, as well as to encourage others to lead healthy lives. These expectations will be achieved through personal analysis, individual fitness program and recreational activities. Optional cost for activities.
Prerequisite: None
Recreation and Fitness Leadership, Grade 12 (College Preparation) PLF 4C1
This course focuses on the development of leadership and coordination skills related to recreational activities. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan, organize, and implement recreational events. They will also learn how to promote the value of physical fitness, personal well being, and personal safety to others through mentoring. The course will prepare students for college programs in recreational, leisure, and fitness leadership.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 open course in health and physical education
Healthy Active Living Educations, Grade 12 (Open) PPL 4O1
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Activities may include outdoor pursuits such as climbing, hiking, camping, cycling; and off campus activities such as bowling, curling, and golf. Students will develop and implement personal fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others. There will be a cost associated with off campus activities in which the student chooses to participate (a maximum of $100).
Grade 12, Exercise Science (University Preparation) PSE 4U1
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 open course in health and physical education
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