PHE Courses

Below you will find a list of all the PHE course offerings at Seaquam. If you have any questions about any course please email the corresponding teacher.

Physical and health education 8

This course will introduce students to a wide variety of topics related to healthy living and support them in learning more about themselves, others, and the community in which they live. Through physical activity experiences, students will build upon and develop their physical literacy levels, reflect on their personal preferences and motivating factors to participating in physical activity, and learn how various physical activities contribute to their health and well-being. Lastly, students will be introduced to various health-related topics and will explore their influences on health and well-being. Examples could include, but are not limited to, nutritional patterns and choices, stress levels, healthy relationships, self-esteem and identity.

PHYsical and health education 9

This course will build upon the learning experiences from PHE 8 and will enable students to continue to develop and enhance their physical literacy levels, explore new ways that physical activities can support the health and well-being of themselves, others, and their community, and explore a range of factors that influence personal health decisions while considering the potential influences of themselves and others.

physical and health education 10

This course combines the learning experiences from PHE 8 and PHE 9, to help enable students to continue developing and enhancing their physical literacy levels through a variety of physical activity opportunities and experiences at school and in the community. Students will also deepen their knowledge and understanding of health and well-being through experiences in pursuing personal SMART goals, exploring personal and social factors and their influences on health-related decisions, and learning about various health-based resources and services in their community and how to access them.

physical and health education 10 - strength

Building on the knowledge, skills, concepts and activities of PHE 9, this course will continue to provide opportunities for students in the areas of physical literacy, healthy and active living, mental well-being and social health through a strength and conditioning focus. Junior Strength Training is for Grade 10 students looking to improve their athletic and physical performance through strength training. The course is an introductory version to the senior level course where students will be introduced to a number of different weightlifting techniques and take part in workout programs that have been developed for each individual. Students will be educated on safe lifting techniques, weight room etiquette, knowledge around muscle building as well as the benefits of different styles of training. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to take their physical performance safely and seriously to help in their athletic pursuits.

physical and health education 10 - leadership

Courses are designed with an emphasis on introducing students to a variety of activities. Participation in fitness activities as well as team and individual sports stresses active health, fitness, skill, fair play, and knowledge of the game. Activities such as hockey, ultimate, soccer, rugby, handball, golf, tennis, and peer teaching. Classes are divided into units with an emphasis on active health, fitness and leadership. Students will also take a leadership role within the school planning, organizing, and running intramurals, tournaments, and sporting events. Students should be self-motivated with a desire to take on a leadership role within the school. Criteria for selection: Students will be required to complete an application and will be selected by the Physical Education Department. Unsuccessful candidates are welcome to speak with their PHE teacher.

fit for life -womens 10-12

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. Students will develop and utilize personal physical fitness plans and will acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan, organize, and implement recreational events. This course will be organized on a women's only basis with the emphasis on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Women’s only will include trips to local fitness facilities as well as guest Zumba and self-defense instructors.

active living 11 & 12

This course is designed to offer students choice of both individual and team activities working towards a continued pursuit of developing and maintaining an active healthy lifestyle. Students are introduced to a Sport Education Model that increases student involvement and ownership over their learning. Active Living 11 will include a unit in first aid as well as range of field trip opportunities.

active living 11 & 12 - Leadership

This course is designed to offer students choice of both individual and team activities working towards a continued pursuit of developing and maintaining an active healthy lifestyle. Students will also take a leadership role within the school planning, organizing, and running intramurals, tournaments, and sporting events. Students should be self-motivated with a desire to take on a leadership role within the school. Students should be in good standing with the school community.

strength training 11 & 12

This course will be comprised of personal fitness activities with an emphasis on weight training. Students will be introduced to anatomy, training principles, technique and methods for a weight-training program. Students will have the opportunity to develop and maintain a fitness plan that meets students’ individual goals. This course will be offered during the regular timetable.

fitness & conditioning 11 & 12

Fitness and Conditioning 11/12 is a course designed to expose students to a diverse range of training regimens. In addition to conventional strength and cardiovascular training methods, students will participate in a variety of aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Interval training, plyometrics, speed training, circuits, yoga, spin, Cross-Fit and muscular endurance exercises.

Womens volleybal 9-12

This unique program replaces a student's regular Physical and Health Education (PHE.) course and offers 100 plus hours of instruction combining on-court and physical training. This course is not designed for the recreational volleyball player, it is an intensive skill-based course. The program consists of a volleyball curriculum as set out by Seaquam Volleyball Coaches and in compliance with the BC Ministry of Education's Outcomes for Physical Education. Students earn their grade-equivalent P.E. credit upon successful completion of the program. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their Level I Referees Certification. Guest coaches will be scheduled throughout the year so that athletes receive a wide range of coaching.

Course Fee: $300

Basketball 9-12 (co-ed)

This unique program replaces a student's regular Physical and Health Education (PHE.) course and offers 100 plus hours of instruction combining on-court and physical training. The program consists of a basketball curriculum as set out by Seaquam Basketball Coaches and in compliance with the BC Ministry of Education's Outcomes for Physical Education. Students earn their grade-equivalent P.E. credit upon successful completion of the program. Students will also have the opportunity to complete their Level I Referees Certification. Guest coaches will be scheduled throughout the year so that athletes receive a wide range of coaching techniques.

Course Fee: $250