Physical Education
General Information
The aim of the Physical Education Program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. The program emphasizes active living, with a focus on physical activity that is valued and integrated into daily life. Successful completion of Phys Ed 10 is required to obtain a high school diploma.
Strong evidence exists that physical activity contributes to the overall well being of individuals. People of all ages can substantially improve their health and quality of life by including a moderate amount of physical activity into their daily routines. Participation in physical activity contributes to physical, mental and social well-being providing benefits to the individual and the community.
Required Course
Physical Education 10
The Physical Education 10 program will offer activities from the five dimensions (Alternative Environment, Dance, Games, Types of Gymnastics and Individual Activities) of the new Physical Education program. The aim of the Physical Education 10 program is to develop skills, understanding of health benefits, cooperation and an active lifestyle. This will be done through activities such as track, football, soccer, swimming, skating, broomball, hockey, slow pitch, synchronized swimming, dance, gymnastics, weight training, cross-country, badminton, volleyball, rugby and other individual and team sports.
OR
Physical Education 10pIB
All Grade 10 Harry Ainlay Pre-IB Diploma candidates must complete at least 3 credits of Physical Education. We highly recommend that this be taken during the Grade 10 year as exercise greatly serves to help reduce student stress.
Optional Courses
Physical Education 20 (CO-ED)
Physical Education 20 will offer activities from the five dimensions. The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and leadership necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Students are expected to demonstrate the four general and specific outcomes for Physical Education 20. Students will be introduced to activities such as snorkeling, skiing/snowboarding, fencing, canoeing, curling, camping, golf and racquetball.
Physical Education 20 Fitness CO-ED
This course deals with the basic components of Physical Fitness – Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Muscular Endurance, Strength and Flexibility. Fitness is achieved through Resistance Weight Training and a variety of training methods such as Circuit and Interval Training. Classes contain a practical and theoretical component to them. This is an excellent class for those who want to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. Students will take part in a variety of exercise such as yoga, pilates, stability ball work, spin cycle class, aerobics, boxersize and self-defense. Students are evaluated in the four general outcomes of the curriculum – A, B, C, D’s (participation, skill, cooperation and knowledge).
Physical Education 30 (CO-ED)
Activities emphasize a healthy active lifestyle, cooperation, fair play, social skills and leadership. Activities will be selected from the five dimensions. Students will demonstrate the general and specific outcomes through such activities as camping, bowling, skiing/snowboarding, wall climbing, inline skating, discover scuba, golf and curling. Physical Education 30 (5 credits) may be used as a university entrance course to the Faculty of Physical Education.
Physical Education 30 Fitness CO-ED
This course is a continuation of the Fitness 20 Program. Fitness is achieved through a greater variety of training methods such as Stability Ball Training, Plyometrics and Resistance Weight Training. Classes contain a practical and theoretical component to them. At this level, students work toward designing their own personal programs. Students are evaluated in the four general outcomes of the curriculum, A, B, C, D’s (participation, skill, cooperation and knowledge).
Sports Performance 15
Are you a serious athlete? If the answer is yes, then Sports Performance is the course
for you!!
This course is intended to provide learning opportunities for the increasing number of competitive athletes enrolled in high school. This course focuses on the importance of learning proper training principles, athletic high performance considerations, body management, athletic injury considerations, sport psychology, goal setting and personal development. Physical activities will include specialized weight training, cardiovascular training, speed, quickness and agility training. This is an excellent course for bringing your game to another level!!
Sports Performance 25
This course is a continuation of the Sports Performance 15 curriculum with an emphasis on the analysis of training principles. Sports Performance 25 provides an opportunity for athletes to learn practical physical activities as well as theoretical knowledge on sport psychology, goal setting and athletic injury considerations. Students must have credits in Sports Performance 15 to be considered. There is an option to take this class in the morning before first class.