Grade 10 - Health & Physical Education
PAR2OF - Female - Fitness - Open
This course is offered for those girls who like moving to music and are interested in improving their personal fitness. Fitness is emphasized throughout the course which includes varied cardiovascular types of instructions such as cardio-kick boxing, step-aerobics and different types of dance. Also offered is a personalized body-sculpting program which includes weekly weight training sessions with the goal of improving a girl's body image, self-esteem and level of fitness. Students will examine 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.
PPL2OF - Female - Healthy Active Living - Team Sports - Open
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. The possible focus courses for Grade 10, along with their corresponding course codes, are as follows:
- Healthy Living and Personal and Fitness Activities – PAF2O
- Healthy Living and Large-Group Activities – PAL2O
- Healthy Living and Individual and Small-Group Activities – PAI2O
- Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities – PAQ2O
- Healthy Living and Rhythm and Movement Activities – PAR2O
- Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities – PAD2O
PPL2OM - Male - Healthy Active Living - Team Sports - Open
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. The possible focus courses for Grade 10, along with their corresponding course codes, are as follows:
- Healthy Living and Personal and Fitness Activities – PAF2O
- Healthy Living and Large-Group Activities – PAL2O
- Healthy Living and Individual and Small-Group Activities – PAI2O
- Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities – PAQ2O
- Healthy Living and Rhythm and Movement Activities – PAR2O
- Healthy Living and Outdoor Activities – PAD2O
PAD2O - Outdoor Activities - Open
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities thatpromote 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.
PAL2OH - Large Group Activities - Focus on Hockey - Open
Focus on Hockey.