PAL4O – LARGE GROUP ACTIVITIES – GRADE 12 – OPEN

This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable large group activities that promote life-long healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine their skills, participation in a variety of large group/ team sport activities that enhance personal competence, fitness and health and the examination of issues related to healthy living. Reference should be made to the Healthy Active Living Education open course descriptions for Grades 10, 11 and 12 for health areas of study.

PPL4O – GRADE 12 HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING – RECREATION – 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.

PAF4O – GRADE 12 WEIGHT TRAINING/EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGN - OPEN

Challenge yourself to a vigorous daily workout while learning the scientific foundation of exercise. Through a variety of circuit training, weight training and aerobic activities, students will improve their personal fitness. Develop your own program for endurance, strength gain, muscle tone, and to enhance appearance. Progress will be monitored through fitness testing. Safety, training techniques, anatomy and nutrition will be important topics discussed in the course.

PSK4U – GRADE 12 EXERCISE SCIENCE – UNIVERSITY

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.

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

PLF4M – RECREATION AND HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING LEADERSHIP COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

This course enables students to explore the benefits of life long 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 events related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote active, healthy living through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that help their well-being. The course will prepare students for university or college programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion and fitness leadership.

Prerequisite: Any health and physical education course.

Health & Physical Education