Health and Physical Education
Compulsory credits (total of 7)
2 credits in English
1 credit in Canadian Geography or Canadian History
1 credit in Mathematics
1 credit in Science
1 credit in Health and Physical Education 1 credit in the Arts or Technological Education
All students are required to wear a P.E. uniform for activity. These may be purchased at the beginning of each semester. Students taking fitness courses will require outdoor athletic wear suitable for fall and winter temperatures. Most courses have a course fee which covers the cost of field trips, guest instructors, course packs, and the use of community facilities.
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PPL1O8
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Grade 9, Open
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This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury-prevention strategies. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
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PPL1O9
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Grade 9, Open
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This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury-prevention strategies. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
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PAF2O8
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Grade 10, Open
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Have fun while getting fit! This course will focus on fitness-type activities such as weight training, aerobics, circuit training, individualized programs, and daily workouts. Physical fitness will also be achieved through a variety of games and sports.
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PAF2O9
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Grade 10, Open
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Have fun while getting fit! This course will focus on fitness-type activities such as weight training, aerobics, circuit training, individualized programs, and daily workouts. Physical fitness will also be achieved through a variety of games and sports.
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PAI2O1
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Grade 10, Open
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This course provides physical activity and fun for students through participation in racquet sports. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their physical skills in activities such as tennis, squash, badminton, roof tennis, and table tennis. Understanding game strategies, scoring, and learning the unique features of each game will be integral components of this course.
Students must pay a course fee to use community facilities.
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PPL2O8
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Grade 10, Open
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This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices
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PPL2O9
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Grade 10, Open
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This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices
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PAF3O8
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Grade 11, Open
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Feel great about yourself while you get fit! This course is for the student who wants to continue to develop their personal fitness in activities such as weight training, rollerblading, circuits, and aerobic activities. Anatomy, physiology, and the application of fitness principles to sport performance will be studied.
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PAF3O9
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Grade 11, Open
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Feel great about yourself while you get fit! This course is for the student who wants to continue to develop their personal fitness in activities such as weight training, rollerblading, circuits, and aerobic activities. Anatomy, physiology, and the application of fitness principles to sport performance will be studied.
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PPL3O1
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Grade 11, Open
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This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students' interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practise goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.
Students require a bicycle and helmet for this course.
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PAF4O8
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Grade 12, Open
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This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in weight training and aerobic activities. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans that reflect training and conditioning principles.
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PAF4O9
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Grade 12, Open
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This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in weight training and aerobic activities. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans that reflect training and conditioning principles.
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PPL4O1
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Grade 12, Open
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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 implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
Students require a bicycle and helmet for this course.
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PSE4U1
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Grade 12, University
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This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration.
Lab manual will cost $20.
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Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 University or University/College Preparation course in Science, or any Grade 11 or 12 Open course in Health and Physical Education
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