Wellbeing: Physical Education

Dive into the fascinating world of exercise science with this hands-on physical education course designed to enhance your understanding of movement and fitness principles. Students will explore the foundational concepts of competency, autonomy, self-respect, and curiosity in a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment that supports individual growth. Through engaging activities, students will apply exercise science concepts such as overload, intensity, training zones, balance, and specificity to their own movement practices. Whether working on personal fitness goals or experimenting with new forms of physical activity, students will learn how to design effective and sustainable workout strategies that promote lifelong health and well-being. By the end of the course, students will not only deepen their understanding of the science behind exercise but also develop the confidence and motivation to take control of their movement journeys.

This innovative physical education course is designed to develop students’ skills in teamwork, collaboration, and leadership through engaging group activities. With a focus on fostering competency, autonomy, self-respect, and curiosity, the course creates a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment where every student can thrive. Students will explore the principles of group dynamics through team sports, novel games, cooperative challenges, and movement-based activities. These experiences will help build physical skills, enhance communication, and strengthen problem-solving abilities. Emphasis will be placed on creating mutual respect, empowering individual contributions, and cultivating a curiosity for trying new activities and working with diverse groups. By the end of the course, students will gain confidence in their ability to lead and contribute meaningfully within a team, develop a deeper understanding of their own strengths, and appreciate the value of collective effort.

This physical education course focuses on personal growth and self-discovery through individual activities and challenges. Students will explore concepts of competency, autonomy, self-respect, and curiosity in a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment, encouraging them to develop their unique skills and interests. Activities may include racquet sports, table tennis, paddle boarding, climbing, golf, and other individual pursuits that emphasize personal achievement and self-improvement. Students will have the opportunity to set personal goals, build physical and mental resilience, and cultivate a sense of self-determination while enjoying a variety of engaging activities. By the end of the course, students will develop a deeper understanding of their personal capabilities, discover new interests, and gain confidence in pursuing lifelong fitness and wellness independently.

This course encourages students to explore diverse movement-based activities that foster personal growth, confidence, and resilience. With a focus on curiosity, autonomy, self-respect, and skill-building, students will participate in experiences designed to help them identify their unique preferences and strengths. Through both individual and group challenges, they will gain a deeper understanding of how various forms of movement enhance overall well-being. Students will be able to choose from a diverse range of activities such as yoga, pilates, dance, hiking, swimming, and conditioning. Discussions will cover topics such as the benefits of movement, stress management, sleep habits, goal setting, and nutrition. By the end of the course, students will have created a personalized wellness plan to support their long-term health and well-being.

Grade 9 PE introduces students to a wide range of activities that encourage an exploration of the connection between physical activity and lifelong health and health-related fitness. The course provides an introduction to strength principles and the skills, techniques and safety necessary to engage in strength-related exercise. Through a variety of sports, students demonstrate basic strategies and an understanding of rules that shape different games. Students develop interpersonal skills such as cooperation, communication and conflict management. Students are able to develop a holistic approach to being physically active through engaging in and learning about different activities that promote wellbeing.

The Grade 10 PE course is designed to highlight the cooperative nature of sport and explore the key concept of what it means to be an effective team member working with others towards a shared objective. In this course, students will have the opportunity to participate in traditional and non-traditional sports, improve upon their fundamental motor skills, and investigate various strategies and tactics needed to be successful in a team sport. Communication, effort, and cooperation with others will be the focus of each lesson. In addition, a focus on safe game-play and adaptability will allow students to create variations in their games that will allow them to modify or extend these activities. What it means to be active and the health related benefits of movement will be discussed and explored. 

This course is a full year and rotates on the A/B schedule inside the Wellbeing Block. Students who choose this option will have their PE class inside of the Wellbeing Block, forgoing the time to work on Senior Project.

The Grade 12 PE course allows students to develop a balance between their social, mental and physical well-being. Students will consolidate their skills and game knowledge through sports and activities with a focus on developing interests that they can pursue at college. Within the fitness and conditioning units they will develop bespoke training plans that will foster positive habits that will enhance their quality of life. Through peer teaching they will be reflective, grow socially as leaders, be positive supporters, and develop interpersonal skills. The ultimate goal is for students to be properly equipped with the knowledge and skills and to have developed health related interests to continue to be successful. Students should be monitoring and recording their physical activity because they wish to maintain a healthy lifestyle.