Phys Ed courses

Physical Education 9 - compulsory
Pre-requisite: None
This course has an emphasis on differentiated learning. The students are exposed to aspects of the general outcomes (Activity, Benefits Health, Cooperation and Do It Daily For Life), as well as the basic skills progress from “the selection” to “the refinement” of locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills. Students will develop more effective communication, fair play, leadership and teamwork. Finally, the “Do It Daily for Life” outcome shifts towards expecting more positive, independent behaviours as they relate to personal effort, safety issues, goal setting and active living beyond PE class. Fieldtrips are geared towards this philosophy. This is the last year that Health is included in the PE curriculum, including topics such as drugs, alcohol, relationships and sexual education. Fitness testing results will be used to assess growth throughout the year. 

Physical Education 10 (3 credits) - compulsory
Pre-requisite: None
This course is the last in the compulsory PE course sequence and puts an emphasis on differentiated learning. The students are exposed to the general outcomes (Activity, Benefits Health, Cooperation and Do It Daily For Life). This program continues on with the “Do It Daily for Life” philosophy with individual and group organized sports, as well as alternative activities to keep them active. Fieldtrips are continued to be geared towards this philosophy.
CPR is a component to this course in which students will learn the proper techniques and understand when to use these skills. Fitness testing results will be used to assess growth throughout the term.

Physical Education 20/30 (3 credits each) - complementary
Pre-requisite: Physical Education 10 / 20 respectively
This course puts an emphasis on differentiated learning. The students are exposed to aspects of the general outcomes (Activity, Benefits Health, Cooperation and Do It Daily For Life). The course expands from the school environment to introduce students into various community programs. Similar to the PE 10 program, the PE 20 program follows the student-centered wellness/fitness program design: identify physical activity interest, set goals based upon interest, design “in-class” training program with planned assessment methods, experience common community physical activity programs (i.e. yoga, pilates, fitness classes, weight room activities, athletic training, etc.), experience common resistance training methods in typical fitness centers, experience a variety of athletic training methods. The progression from PE 10 lies in the student’s ability to apply his/her PE 10 knowledge to improve the personal wellness/fitness plan and model positive physical activity behaviours in all environments.  

Yoga (grade 8 & 9) - complementary
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the ancient eastern practice of Yoga.  The course will focus on the history and philosophy of yoga, the eight limbs of Raja yoga, eastern and western anatomy, physical asana (posture) practice, mindfulness meditation and interpretation of Patanjali’s yoga sutras.