Physical and Health Education 10

Students will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in the following areas: 

• physical literacy 

• healthy and active living 

• social and community health 

• mental well-being

• weekly focus - 2 days strength and conditioning, 2 days for team sports, 1 day cardiovascular focused

Activities may include but are not limited to individual sports such as weight training, running, yoga, badminton, and rock climbing, as well as team sports such as volleyball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, field hockey, and basketball. Additionally, guest speakers and presentations, field trips, reflective journaling, and other forms of learning will help convey important topics around healthy relationships, goal-setting, alcohol and drug use, as well as first aid training and emergency response. 

This course emphasizes participation in a variety of activities that promote lifelong healthy active living and personal physical fitness. Students learn movement skills, participate in more individual sports and fitness activities such as yoga, hiking, walking, dance, kickboxing, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, fitness classes, and etc. 

Students will identify personal fitness and health goals, develop communication and social skills and focus on achievement-based personal outcomes. The goal of this course is to improve students' confidence & competence in a variety of fitness and physical activities.  This course is an excellent opportunity for students to learn and apply their knowledge toward living a healthy active lifestyle.