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The Health and Phys. Ed. flow chart below depicts movements from course to course with regard for prerequisites but does not include all possible movements from course to course.
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9, Open, PPL1OF (Females), PPL1OM (Males)
This course emphasizes students’ daily participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement techniques and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety/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.
(PPL1OL – Equivalent course for French Immersion students.) It is highly recommended that grade 9 students take this course.
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Open, PPL2OF (Females), PPL2OM (Males)
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include 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.
Personal and Fitness Activities, Grade 11, Open, PAF3OI (Coed)
This course focuses on the development of a knowledge of fitness theory, with ongoing practical applications of this theory in the gymnasium, weight room, outside and when possible, in a community facility. Fitness components such as weight training, cardiovascular work and core body training will be some of the topics covered in depth. Students will be involved in goal setting, continual fitness assessments and revision of individual programs. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health and personal safety. Please note: It is recommended that students select one of PAF3OI or PPL3OF/M, not both.
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11, Open, PPL3OF (Females), PPL3OM (Males)
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 practice goal-setting, decision-making, coping, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety. Please note: It is recommended that students select one of PAF3OI or PPL3OF/M, not both.
Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 12, Open, PPL4OF (Females), PPL4OM (Males)
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 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.
Exercise Science, Grade 12, University Preparation, PSE4UI
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. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration. 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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