Physical Education

Wellness 10 promotes an appreciation of the centrality of movement in daily life, in all its forms – from meeting functional requirements, to providing opportunities for social interaction, to acknowledging participation in physical activity and sport as a significant cultural practice. 

In Wellness 10, the expectation is that students will be involved in a minimum of 12 hours of community service that purposefully enhances the well-being of self and others. 

In Physical Education 20, students will continue to develop their understanding of physical literacy. Students will explore health- and skill-related fitness through a variety indoor and outdoor physical activities. They will investigate how nutrition, mental health and a physically active lifestyle support personal well-being, will engage in service learning and explore topics of personal interest relevant to Physical Education 20. 

In Physical Education 30, students will continue to develop their understanding of physical literacy. Through a leadership role, students will explore opportunities to support lifelong physical activity. They will investigate the effects of body management activities on the well-being of self and community, examine how nutritional choices and psychological factors can impact participation in physical activities, and will engage in service learning and explore topics of personal interest relevant to Physical Education 30.