Health and Physical Education
Support your physical, mental, social, emotional & spiritual well being by making Health and Physical Education a part of your school year!
Our Vision
To provide rich and varied experiences to support the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual development of our students. By providing strong foundations in physical literacy we encourage our students to become confident lifelong learners and participants in the care of their health and well being.
Courses
Enrichment Experiences
Outdoor Education
All classes have opportunities to experience the benefits of time spent outdoors and in nature. Cooperative games, low ropes, shelter building, snow shoeing and more!
Tom Longboat 5K
Runnymede's very own Tom Longboat 5K along the Humber Trail blends history, fitness and friendships. Over 200 students participate annually.
Ski Trip
From first time skiers and snowboarders to experts, a day at St. Louis Moonstone is always a much anticipated event.
Kinesiology @ UofT
Kinesiology students visit the University of Toronto for a day of hands on lab activities, Q and A and campus tours.
Extra Curricular Student Leadership
Runnymede Athletic Council
Student leaders ensure the operation of athletics and healthy school initiatives.
Youth Program Leaders
Runnymede has pioneered an afterschool play program with George Syme CS and Right to Play. Our work has been recognized by Pascal Siakam, Marcus Stroman and Bianca Andreescu! Look for Bianca above.
Leadership Camp
Senior students complete training to create a weekend of programming and delivery for Gr. 10 students. A highlight of the year for everyone!
Meet the team!
The HPE department is passionate about sharing their experience and expertise in the areas of healthy active living, athletics, fitness, student leadership and kinesiology.
Mrs. Kotsopoulos
Mr. Kalantzakos
Mr. Kotsopoulos
Did you know children and youth aged 5-17 require 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day for optimal health?
These guidelines are associated with better body composition, cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness, academic achievement and cognition, emotional regulation, pro-social behaviours, cardiovascular and metabolic health, and overall quality of life.
SWEAT - MODERATE TO VIGOROUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
An accumulation of at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity involving a variety of aerobic activities. Vigorous physical activities and muscle and bone strengthening activities should each be incorporated at least 3 days per week;
STEP - LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Several hours of a variety of structured and unstructured light physical activities;
SLEEP
Uninterrupted 9 to 11 hours of sleep per night for those aged 5–13 years and 8 to 10 hours per night for those aged 14–17 years, with consistent bed and wake-up times;
SIT - SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR
No more than 2 hours per day of recreational screen time; limited sitting for extended periods.