Course Guide - 2021-22 - Flipbook - Page 14
Physical Education and Health
Course Title
Description
Physical Education
Required
Equivalent to a
Semester Course
Grade 6
The goal of this class is to engage all students in activity, promoting
physical fitness and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle through daily exercise.
Units include: Fitness Gram fitness testing, ultimate football, outdoor leisure
games, geo-caching/orienteering, styxball, volleyball, circuit training, dance, basic
swimming, rock climbing and human growth and development. Students are
expected to provide appropriate active wear, school appropriate swimwear and
towels, as well as supportive athletic shoes for participation.
Physical Education
Required
Semester Course
Grade 7
The goal of this class is to engage all students in activity, promoting
physical fitness and encourage an overall healthy lifestyle through daily
participation. Units include: Fitness Gram fitness testing, fundamentals of tennis,
soccer, disc golf, outdoor leisure games, swimming, bowling, weight training,
pickle ball and cooperative team-building. Students are expected to provide
appropriate active wear, school appropriate swimwear and towels, as well as
supportive athletic shoes for participation. An extra fee will be assessed to cover
the cost of the bowling unit.
Health Class
Required
Semester
Grade 7
Students receive instruction in health-related areas including personal wellness
(positive self-image, decision making skills, and communications), mental health
issues (stress management, depression/suicide, eating disorders),
alcohol/tobacco/drug use and abuse, nutrition, Human Growth and Development,
communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as personal safety and
basic first aid.
Physical Education
Required
Semester Course
Grade 8
This course includes team and individual activities such as tennis, soccer, football,
outdoor games, bowling, weight training, swimming, physical
fitness testing, pickle ball, basketball and volleyball. Other activities may include
indoor games and mini units such as table tennis and floor hockey. Fitness Gram
fitness testing, speed ball, tennis, softball, cardio water games/swim, personal
program weight training, badminton, team handball and floor hockey. An extra fee
will be assessed to cover the cost of the bowling unit.
Commit 2B Fit
Required
Semester Course
Grade 8
Students enrolled in this class will be introduced to a variety of leisure and fitness
experiences/activities with the intent that students will develop an interest or
passion that will encourage them to enjoy staying physically active and make it a
priority for the rest of their lives. Activities may include but are not limited to:
Archery, Yoga/Meditation/Relaxation Techniques, Paddle boarding, Kayaking,
Aqua Games, Weight training, Cardio workouts and use of fitness tracking apps.
Students will also develop an understanding of health-based careers (i.e.
nutritionists, physical therapist, physical trainer, etc.)