health and Physical Education

PPL1OX
Healthy Active Living Education (Girls)
Grade 9, Open
Prerequisite: None

This 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.

PPL1O
Healthy Active Living Education (Co-ed)
Grade 9, Open
Prerequisite: None

This 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.

PAD2O
Outdoor Activities
Grade 10, Open (Application and interview required plus $300 fee)
Prerequisite: None

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable outdoor activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills (hiking, orienteering); participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality (co-ed etiquette), healthy eating (nutrition), substance use and abuse (outdoor therapy); and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills (risk, first aid, group work) in making personal choices. 

PAI2O
Hockey Skills Academy
Grade 10, Open (Fee required. Final $ based on # of students enrolled in course)
Prerequisite: None

PAL2O
Sports Excellence in Athletic Leadership (SHSM)
Grade 10, Open
Prerequisite: None

PPL2O
Indoor Sports
Grade 10, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course enable 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.

 PAD3O
Outdoor Activities
Grade 11, Open (Application and interview required plus $300 fee)
Prerequisite: None

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable outdoor activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills (hiking, orienteering); participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality (co-ed etiquette), healthy eating (nutrition), substance use and abuse (outdoor therapy); and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills (risk, first aid, group work) in making personal choices. 

PAI3O
Hockey Skills Academy
Grade 11, Open (Fee required. Final $ based on # of students enrolled in course)
Prerequisite: None

PAI3OS
Yoga
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

PAL3O
Sports Excellence in Athletic Leadership (SHSM)
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

PPL3O
Healthy Active Living Education
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

PAF3O
Personal and Fitness Activities
Grade 11, Open
Prerequisite: None

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 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.

PSK4U
Introductory Kinesiology
Grade 12, University Preparation
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in Science.

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 sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration.

PLF4M
Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Any course in Healthy Active Living Education

This course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership.

PAD4O
Outdoor Activities
Grade 12, Open (Application and interview required plus $300 fee)
Prerequisite: None

This 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 outdoor activities in a variety of settings, 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 critically and creatively.

PAI4O
Hockey Skills Academy
Grade 12, Open (Fee required. Final $ based on # of students enrolled in course)
Prerequisite: None

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. This course will build upon skills developed in grade 9 and focus on a variety of individual, dual, and small group activities, such as skating, stickhandling, passing, shooting, battle drills, and spatial awareness skills on a more complex level.

PAI4OS
Yoga
Grade 12, Open
Prerequisite: None

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. This course will build upon skills developed in grade 9 and focus on a variety of individual, dual, and small group activities, such as skating, stickhandling, passing, shooting, battle drills, and spatial awareness skills on a more complex level

PAL4O
Sports Excellence in Athletic Leadership (SHSM)
Grade 12, Open
Prerequisite: None

This 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 in a variety of settings, 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 critically and creatively. This course focuses on a variety of court sports such as basketball, European handball and tchoukball. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become participants in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

PPL4O
Healthy Active Living Education
Grade 12, Open
Prerequisite: None

This 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 in a variety of settings, 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 critically and creatively.

PAF4O
Personal and Fitness Activities
Grade 12, Open
Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on the development of principles related to training and the impact it can have on individuals. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. This course is recommended for any student interested in developing a high level of physical fitness. Students will be exposed to a variety of training methods including weights, running, cycling, core training and circuit training.