Health and Physical
Education
The aim of the Health and Physical Education program is to
encourage students to develop a love of physical activity and to
relate fitness activities to their daily lives. The program
emphasizes regular participation and involvement in a variety of
enjoyable physical activities. The program strives to meet the
needs of young people by providing a balanced curriculum of
individual and group activities. These activities stress ways to
improve physical fitness, competence and awareness in
conjunction with relevant health issues and leadership
opportunities.
Classes will use the school gym, Robert Street playing field, swimming
pool and Ridley Fitness Centre. Motor skill development, physical fitness,
life and social skills are all integral parts of the curriculum. The Health
and Physical Education program provides opportunities for students to
experience and understand holistic fitness and its value and importance
throughout life.
From FI to MIV, the Health and Physical Education courses are taught as
single sex classes. This is reflected in the “F” or “M” contained within the
subject codes. In SV, Health and Physical Education classes are
coeducational.
FACULTY
Mr. Mitch Chuvalo, B.A., B.Ed.
Ms Kris Ewing, B.Ed., B.P.H.E. / (Subject Coordinator)
Mr. Jeffrey Kennedy, B.A., B.Ed., R.A.A. / Director of
Athletics
Mr. Garry Kollins, B.A. (Hons), B.Ed.
Ms Sue Thompson, B.A., B.P.H.E., B.Ed., M.A.
Foundation I
PHF F1 or PHM F1 - Healthy Active Living Education
The FI curriculum’s major areas of knowledge and skill are organized
around three strands: Active Participation (physical activity, physical
fitness, living skills and safety), Healthy Living (healthy eating, growth
and development, personal safety and injury prevention and substance use and
abuse) and Fundamental Movement Skills (locomotion/traveling, manipulation
and stability).
Course Fee: $50 University of Toronto Schools Health and Physical
Education Uniform – including shorts, t-shirt, bag.
Foundation II
PHF F2 or PHM F2 - Healthy Active Living Education
The FII curriculum’s major areas of knowledge and skill are organized
around three strands: Active Participation (physical activity, physical
fitness, living skills and safety), Healthy Living (healthy eating, growth
and development, personal safety and injury prevention and substance use and
abuse) and Fundamental Movement Skills (locomotion/traveling, manipulation
and stability).
Course Fee: $20 for Health Resources.
Middle III
PPL 1OF or PPL 1OM - Healthy Active Living Education
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable
physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students
learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and
physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They investigate
issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol,
tobacco, and other drugs, and participate in activities designed to develop
goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
All students will complete the Heart Saver (B) program in accordance with
the guidelines of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (CPR
Certification).
Course Fee: $30 CPR Certification.
Middle IV
PPL 2OF or PPL 2OM - Healthy Active Living Education
Pre-requisite: PPL 10F or PPL 10M
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and
participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the
potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will
apply movement principles and sport/game strategies to refine skills,
actively participate in sports and games to enhance their personal
competence and personal fitness. They will investigate and examine issues
related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse, and
will participate in activities designed to apply informed decision-making,
conflict resolution and social skills in making personal choices.
Senior V
PAF 3AO - Personal Activities and Fitness
(This course will not be offered in 2007-08)
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle with an
emphasis on physical fitness activities including weight training and
cardiovascular (aerobic) workouts. Students will be encouraged to develop
personal competence in a variety of fitness movement skills and will develop
and implement a personal physical fitness plan. Students will also be given
opportunities to practice goal setting, decision making, social and
interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy
relationships, reproductive health, mental health and personal safety.
PAF 4OE - Personal Activities and Fitness
Prerequisite: PPL 3OE
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle with an
emphasis on physical fitness. Students will develop individual fitness plans
to improve or maintain a high level of fitness. Regular workouts will
include emphasis on weight training and cardiovascular training. This course
will also focus on designing training programs for specific sports
development – preseason, season and post-season training. Students will also
be given opportunities to practice goal setting, decision-making, social and
interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy
relationships, reproductive health, mental health and personal safety.
Course Fee: TBA
