Physical & Health Education

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. 

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

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. 

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

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. 

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

LIVEFIT, a dynamic and comprehensive fitness program designed to elevate your overall well-being through a perfect blend of weight training, interval training, and recovery principles. Explore elements of flexibility and mobility to optimize your physical and mental performance. Understand the importance of nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle factors that contribute to sustained fitness gains and overall well-being. 

Level: Open

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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

PowerFit courses focus on personal training principles, cross training, CrossFit, strength and endurance training, and developing personal fitness and nutrition plans.

Level: Open

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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Level: Open

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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

LIVEFIT, a dynamic and comprehensive fitness program designed to elevate your overall well-being through a perfect blend of weight training, interval training, and recovery principles. Explore elements of flexibility and mobility to optimize your physical and mental performance. Understand the importance of nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle factors that contribute to sustained fitness gains and overall well-being. 

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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

PowerFit courses focus on personal training principles, cross training, CrossFit, strength and endurance training, and developing personal fitness and nutrition plans.

Level: Open

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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong 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 activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership. 

Level: University/College

Prerequisite: None

LIVEFIT, a dynamic and comprehensive fitness program designed to elevate your overall well-being through a perfect blend of weight training, interval training, and recovery principles. Explore elements of flexibility and mobility to optimize your physical and mental performance. Understand the importance of nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle factors that contribute to sustained fitness gains and overall well-being. 

Level: Open

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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

PowerFit courses focus on personal training principles, cross training, CrossFit, strength and endurance training, and developing personal fitness and nutrition plans.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices. It places special emphasis on how students can maintain the habits of healthy, active living throughout their lives as they make the transition to adulthood and independent living. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities in a variety of settings, students can 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.

Evaluation is focused on participation over skill. Our aim is to make Phys-Ed fun, and for students to want to continue in Phys-Ed throughout high school.

Some optional off-campus activities are available in this course (rock climbing, bowling, billiards, skiing, hockey, curling, aquatics, squash, golf, etc.). Additional costs may apply.

Level: Open

Prerequisite: None

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.

Level: University

Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 U or U/C-level course in Science, or any Grade 11 or 12 Physical Education course. Completion of Grade 11 University-level Biology (SBI3UI) is highly recommended.