PPL1O – HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING EDUCATION, GRADE 9 – OPEN
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
PAF1O – PERSONAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, GRADE 9 – OPEN
This health and wellness course is designed to encourage the development of a healthy lifestyle through activities and various health and wellness concepts. Students will engage in non-traditional activities based on class interest. Some examples include orienteering, martial arts, low organized games, hiking, rowing, tobogganing, skating, snowshoeing, archery, golfing, curling, etc. Students will also explore a variety of wellness topics including healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol and tobacco. Personal goal-setting will be encouraged to develop a positive attitude toward healthy active lifestyles. This course will enhance the ability to self test, self evaluate, and self-reflect on one’s own health.
PPL2O – HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING EDUCATION, GRADE 10 – OPEN
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
PAF2O – PERSONAL AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES, GRADE 10 - OPEN
This health and wellness course is designed to encourage the development of a healthy lifestyle through activities and various health and wellness concepts. Students will engage in non-traditional activities based on class interest, some examples include; orienteering, martial arts, low organized games, hiking, rowing, tobogganing, skating, snowshoeing, archery, golfing, curling, etc. Students will also explore a variety of wellness topics including nutrition and substance use and abuse. Personal goal-setting will be encourages to develop a positive attitude toward a healthy active lifestyle. This course will enhance the ability to self test, self evaluate, and self reflect on students’ overall health. Students will learn – to set and achieve their goals by participating in a variety of activities.
PAD 20/30/4O OUTDOOR EDUCATION, GRADE 10/11/12 - OPEN
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of outdoor physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will be given opportunities to learn and refine their decision making, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others. The focus area of this course is outdoor experiential education. Students will engage in recreational sporting activities as well as developing competencies in some of the following, canoeing, camping, biking, orienteering, rock climbing, and survival techniques. Excursions are expected in this course. There are additional fees that accompany these trips. Students should expect to be outdoors with the exception of healthy living units. Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. This course is open to both females and males regardless of their previous hockey experience; however, basic skating skills are highly recommended. The students will receive 45 hours of on-ice skills with the focus on individual skill development and improvement. They will also experience 45 hours of off-ice fitness and skill-related development. In-class instruction will consist of tactical development for all player positions; both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. It will also cover all components of the Healthy Active Living course. There will be a fee of at least $300 to cover ice rental. Prerequisite: None
To be eligible for this course students must pay this NON-REFUNDABLE fee.
This course would enable students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in basketball focused activities, such as individual skill development, team skills, tactics and basketball focused training, students enhance their movement competence, personal fitness, and confidence. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by and affects the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively through the game of basketball. Course fee may apply. Prerequisite: None
PPL3O – HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING, GRADE 11 - OPEN
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
PAF30 – WEIGHT TRAINING/INTRODUCTION TO CONDITIONING, GRADE 11 - OPEN
Learn the principles of training through a daily fitness routine. Using weights, plyometrics and circuit training students will develop programs tapered to their own fitness goals. Lessons on nutrition, technique and injury prevention will enhance the opportunity for individual success. A battery of fitness tests allows students to gauge improvement and make adjustments to their programs. Assessment of individual programs will aid in exercise planning. This course is recommended for students that want to initiate a healthy lifestyle through basic exercise.
PPZ3C - HEALTH FOR LIFE, GRADE 11 - COLLEGE
This course is offered online only. This course enables students to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviors as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being – physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social – and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Students will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The course prepares students for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion. Prerequisite: None
PPL4O – HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING, GRADE 12 – OPEN
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
PAF4O –WEIGHT TRAINING/EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGN, GRADE 12 - OPEN
Challenge yourself to a vigorous daily workout while learning the scientific foundation of exercise. Through a variety of circuit training, weight training and aerobic activities, students will improve their personal fitness. Develop your own program for endurance, strength gain, muscle tone, and to enhance appearance. Progress will be monitored through fitness testing. Safety, training techniques, anatomy and nutrition will be important topics discussed in the course.
PSK4U – EXERCISE SCIENCE, GRADE 12 - UNIVERSITY
This course is offered in person and online. 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 sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, 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
PLF4M – RECREATION AND HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING LEADERSHIP, GRADE 12 - UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE
This course enables students to explore the benefits of life long participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize and safely implement recreational events and other events related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote active, healthy living through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that help their well-being. The course will prepare students for university or college programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion and fitness leadership. Prerequisite: Any health and physical education course.