Physical & Health Education

This all-gendered course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future.  Through participating in a wide range of non-competitive 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. Healthy living units include; Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours, and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9

This female-only course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future.  Through participating in a wide range of competitive 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. Healthy living units include; Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours, and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9

This male-only course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future.  Through participating in a wide range of competitive 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. Healthy living units include; Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours, and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9

Healthy Living and Large-group Activities (HOCKEY) PAL1O1H and Healthy Active Living and Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF1O1)***

This all-gendered course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices and lead healthy active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, with an emphasis on hockey, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence in hockey and personal fitness, including weight training, that provides 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. Healthy living units include; Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use Addictions and Related Behaviour, and Human Development and Sexual Health.

***Please note there is a Course fee that is required as some of the course takes place at a rink.

CREDIT: 2 TYPE: Open GRADE: 9

This all-gendered 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. Healthy living units include; Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours, and Human Development and Sexual Health.

This course will focus on a variety of individual and small group activities that promote mindfulness, stress and anxiety management, suppleness, and strength of body & mind. Such activities will include but are not limited to daily yoga practice, mindfulness activities, and breath-centered movements.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open Grade 9

Healthy Living and Large-group Activities (HOCKEY) PAL2O1H and Healthy Active Living and Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF2O1)***

This all-gendered course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices and lead healthy active lives in the future, through participation in a wide range of physical activities, with an emphasis on hockey. Students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence in hockey and personal fitness, including weight training, 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. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

***Course fee required 2.0 credit (PAL2O1 & PAF2O)

 This female-only 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 competitive 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. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 10

This male-only 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 competitive 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. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 10

This all-gendered 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.  . Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

This course will focus on a variety of individual and small group activities that promote mindfulness, stress and anxiety management, suppleness, and strength of body & mind. Such activities will include but are not limited to daily yoga practice, mindfulness activities, and breath-centered movements.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open Grade 10

This all-gendered 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, with an emphasis on basketball, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence in basketball 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. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 10

This female-only 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 competitive physical activities and exposure to a broader range of activity settings, students 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. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 11

This all-gendered 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, with an emphasis on basketball, and exposure to a broader range of activity settings, such as the weight room, students enhance their movement competence in basketball, 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 a sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.  . Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

COURSE NOTE: Cannot take any other PAI3O1                         CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 11

This all-gendered 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, with an emphasis on volleyball, and exposure to a broader range of activity settings, such as the weight room, students enhance their movement competence in volleyball, 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 a sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.  . Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

COURSE NOTE: Cannot take any other PAI3O1

This all-gendered 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, with an emphasis on team sports.  Students enhance their movement competence while participating in competitive tournaments in a variety of sports. Students develop confidence and leadership skills through the organization of tournament and officiating various sports and activities. 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 a sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, demonstrate sportsmanship, enhance their team building skills along with developing  their ability to think critically and creatively. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours, and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 11

 This all-gendered 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 fitness activities and exposure to a broader range of activity settings, such as the weight room, students 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. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 11

This all-gendered 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 fitness activities in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on the weight room, 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 critical and creatively. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 12

This all-gendered 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 competitive tournaments for a variety of sports,  students can enhance their movement competence, personal fitness, and confidence.  Students also acquire leadership skills through the organization of tournaments and officiating various sports and activites. Students develop 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 critical and creatively. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 12

This all-gendered 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, with an emphasis on volleyball, 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 critical and creatively. Healthy living units include Healthy Eating, Personal Safety and Injury Prevention, Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours , and Human Development and Sexual Health.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: Open GRADE: 12

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 sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity. Units of study include sport and society, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and motor development. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports Administration.

CREDIT: 1 TYPE: University GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in Science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in Health and Physical Education.