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Below is a list of courses offered through the Physical Education Department. Please note that all courses may not be offered at S.D.H.S. all semesters. Please see Guidance for more information.

Girls - Grade 9 Open

PPL1O8

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. 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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 9

Boys - Grade 9 Open

PPL1O9

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. 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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 9

Girls - Grade 10 Open

PPL2O8

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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 10

Boys - Grade 10 Open

PPL2O9

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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 10

Weight Training and Fitness - Grade 11 Open

PAF3O1

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable fitness activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of fitness principles, an introduction to human physiology and anatomy, nutrition, body image, healthy sexuality, and substance use and abuse. Students will develop their own training programs and participate in rigorous daily fitness activities that enhance fitness as well as knowledge and understanding of the human body.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: PPL2O9 or PPL2O8 recommended. Recommended for Grades 11 and 12 students.

CREDIT EQUIVALENTS: PAF3O8 - Women's Fitness - Grade 11 Open is a similar course and you will not receive credit for taking both.

Women's Fitness - Grade 11 Open

PAF3O8

This women only course introduces a variety of non-traditional fitness activities that may include Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Relaxation Techniques, Step Class, and Resistance Training. Emphasis will be placed on regular participation in alternative activities that promote Lifelong Healthy Active Living. Health topics will include examining Holistic Health Practices, Alternative forms of Healing, Nutrition, and Body image from a female perspective.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: Prerequisite: PPL1O8 or PPL2O8 recommended.

CREDIT EQUIVALENTS: PAF3O1 - Weight Training and Fitness - Grade 11 Open is a similar course and you will not receive credit for taking both.

Healthy Active Living Education - Grade 11 Open

PPL3O1

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 student's 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, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 11

Fitness - Grade 12 Open

PAF4O1

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable fitness activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of advanced fitness principles, relating to human physiology and anatomy, nutrition, body image, healthy sexuality, and substance use and abuse. Students will develop their own advanced programs and participate in rigorous daily fitness activities that enhance fitness as well as knowledge and understanding of the human body.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: Recommended for Grades 11 and 12 students. PAF308 or PAF301 recommended.

Healthy Active Living Education - Grade 12 Open

PPL4O1

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.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Open

GRADE: 12

Exercise Science - Grade 12 University

PSE4U1

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. This course is offered every other year beginning 2009/2010.
Course Fee $25.00

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: University

GRADE: 12

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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