Physical Education department and courses

Courses

Course levels

There are 3 generic course levels in physical education, each offering a wide array of specific classes (sections). The levels are the courses that appear in students' course lists. To graduate, students need to take one class in each level (101, 102, 103). Levels 101 and 102 are pre-requisites for level 103.

Level 109-101, Physical Activity and Health. 109-101 courses is to expose students to the relationship between health, physical fitness and an active lifestyle. As they cover the first nine chapters of the Physical Education Manual, students will be encouraged to analyze physical activity from the standpoint of lifestyle behaviours that promote health.
Level 109-102, Physical Activity and Effectiveness. 109-102 courses encourage students to use a goal-oriented approach to improve the effectiveness of a physical activity, whether it is a sport, corporal expression or outdoor activity. After an initial assessment, students evaluate the physical activity in terms of their ability and attitudes; they set goals and try an approach aimed at improving their motor skills, their technique or their mastery of complex strategies. Finally, students are called upon to assess their progress.
Level 109-103, Physical Activity and Autonomy. 109-103 courses encourage students to incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle to benefit their overall health and fitness level by helping them to manage the factors that influence physical activity. During class hours, students will apply the knowledge they acquired in the first two courses. Through sufficient and regular practice of a health-oriented physical activity, they plan, apply and evaluate a personal physical activity program. Students follow and validate their program under the teacher’s supervision. The hours allotted for personal work enable students to do the required assignments, practice their physical activity and develop a healthy lifestyle.

Aquatics classes

Aquatic Activities

This course exposes students to a variety of aquatic fitness activities including aquatic fitness, games, springboard diving, stroke improvement and basic lifesaving skills. Beginners are welcome.

Aquatic Leadership

This course gives the student the experience of working with young children in the pool environment. The students will organize and lead planned activities to familiarize the children with the water and introduce the basic swim skills. A portion of each class will provide a water workout to raise the student's own fitness and skill level.

Fitness/ Aquatic Activities

This course is similar in nature to the range of fitness courses offered but students will also use the pool environment. A variety of exercise programs and fitness activities will be used. Pool games will help to increase cardio-vascular fitness and will focus on friendly competition.

Learn to Swim

This course is designed for the novice or non-swimmer who wishes to improve his/her swimming skills. Instruction in floating, basic strokes, correct breathing, and related water skills will help each student learn to move through the water comfortably, safely and more efficiently. Students will participate in a variety of fitness workouts to develop cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility levels.

Swimming - Stroke Improvement

This course is geared to the swimmer who is comfortable in the water but whose stroke mechanics require instruction to improve efficiency and enjoyment of swimming. A variety of water skills will be taught. Students will also participate in a variety of fitness workouts to develop cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility levels.

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