PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Students may take more than one credit each year in Physical and Health Education in grade 9, 10, 11 or 12.

NOTE: Many courses have an enhancement fee.  Costs per course vary.

PPL1OX

Healthy Active Living – Female, Grade 9, Open

This course has a focus on collaboration through a variety of physical activities such as: badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, outdoor sports (ultimate beach volleyball, football, rugby) and games of low organization.  An introduction to weight training and interval training will be offered, as well as field trip to iBowl and/or Mixed Martial Arts.

PPL1OY

Healthy Active Living – Male, Grade 9, Open

This course has a focus on collaboration through a variety of physical activities such as: badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, outdoor sports (ultimate beach volleyball, football, rugby) and games of low organization.  An introduction to weight training and interval training will be offered, as well as field trip to iBowl and/or Mixed Martial Arts.

PPL2OX

Healthy Active Living – Female, Grade 10, Open

A continued focus on collaboration through a variety of physical activities such as: archery, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, outdoor sports (ultimate, beach volleyball, football, rugby) and personal fitness (yoga, interval and weight training), as well as a field trip to iBowl and/or Mixed Martial Arts.

PPL2OY

Healthy Active Living – Male, Grade 10, Open

A continued focus on collaboration through a variety of physical activities such as: archery, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, outdoor sports (ultimate, beach volleyball, football, rugby) and weight training. A field trip to iBowl and/or Mixed Martial Arts will also be offered.

PAF2OX

Personal & Fitness Activities Live Fit I – Female, grade 10, Open

Students will be introduced to a variety of different fitness components with a focus on strength training, cardiovascular endurance, speed, power, flexibility, agility, coordination and stamina. This course will improve mental and physical fitness, enhance well-being and include sport specific training.

PAF2OY

Personal & Fitness Activities Live Fit I – Male, Grade 10, Open

Students will be introduced to a variety of different fitness components with a focus on strength training & endurance, speed, power, flexibility, agility, coordination and stamina. This course will improve mental and physical fitness, enhance well-being and include sport specific training.

PAF3OX

Personal & Fitness Activities Live Fit II – Female, Grade 11, Open

Students will build on fitness components learned in Grade 10 Live Fit: muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular endurance, speed, power, flexibility, agility, coordination and stamina. This course will improve mental and physical fitness, enhance well-being and include sport specific training. SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PAF3OY

Personal & Fitness Activities Live Fit II – Male, Grade 11, Open

Students will build on fitness components learned in Grade 10 Power Fit: muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular endurance, speed, power, flexibility, agility, coordination and stamina. This course will improve mental and physical fitness, enhance well-being and include sport specific training. SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PPL3OX

Healthy Active Living – Female, Grade 11, Open

This course focuses on active participation through a variety of physical activities such as archery, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, outdoor sports (ultimate, beach volleyball, football, rugby) and weight training.  SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PPL3OY

Healthy Active Living – Male, Grade 11, Open

This course focuses on active participation through a variety of physical activities archery, badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball, hockey, outdoor sports (ultimate, beach volleyball, football, rugby) and weight training.  SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PAF4OI

Healthy Living & Personal Fitness – Co-ed, Grade 12, Open

Students will build on fitness components learned in Grade 11 Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF3O): muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular endurance, speed, power, flexibility, agility, coordination and stamina. This course will improve mental, emotional and physical fitness, enhance well-being and include sport specific training. SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PPL4OI (English)

PPL4OF (French Immersion)

Healthy Active Living – Co-ed, Grade 12, Open

Individual programs are developed through a variety of weekly units such as: golfing, beach volleyball, hockey, tennis, bowling and billiards, as well as traditional on-campus team and individual sports. A weight training option is available as a choice in each unit.  SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PLF4MI

Recreation & Healthy Active Living Leadership – Co-ed, Grade 12, University or College

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 activities at GCI.  This includes intramurals, the Athletic Banquet and feeder school events. Students will also participate in experiential active recreation through an off-campus trip to Blue Mountain. The course will prepare students for university and college programs in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Recreation and Leisure Management, Fitness & Health Promotion and Fitness Leadership.  SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.

PSK4UI

Introductory Kinesiology, Grade 12, University

Prerequisite: A senior course in Science is strongly recommended.

This course prepares students for university or college programs in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Emergency Services, Life Sciences & Recreation and Sports Administration.  Topics include muscular and skeletal anatomy, cardio-respiratory systems, motor development, biomechanics and sociology of sport.  SHSM certificates and activities can be completed in this course.