*Students wishing to sign up for PPL 1O, PPL 20, PPL 3O and PPL 4O courses must indicate Q for Boys or P for Girls.

Ie. PPL 2OQ - would be Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Boys
PPL 3OP - would be Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11, Girls

• PAD 20, PAD 3O, PAR 2O, PAF 30,PLF4C,IDC4O, and PSE 4U are all co-ed courses and don't need a P or Q.

• Students wishing to sign up for an immersion credit in physical education can sign up for the PPL 3OF course.

Course Descriptions

PPL10 - Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9, Open
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve physical fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They will investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate in activities to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
Prerequisite: None

PPL20 - Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10, Open
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills; participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices.
Prerequisite: None

PAD20 - Outdoor Education, Grade 10, Open
This experiential course focuses on development of individual and group skills and aims for students to increase their knowledge and physical skills in several areas. Students develop an appreciation for the wonder, uniqueness and fragility of our environment. Trips provide the focus of the course and technical and physical skills are learned. There is emphasis on values and ethics, health and sexuality issues, personal development, decision-making, conflict resolution and social skills, and the development of lasting friendships.
Prerequisite: None

PAR20 - Rhythm and Movement, Grade 10, Open
This course focuses on rhythm and movement. This dance based course will involve activities such as, aerobics, Pilates, yoga, hip-hop, line dancing, choreography and performance. The emphasis will be on development of a healthy active lifestyle and activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will examine issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices.
Prerequisite: None

PPL30 - Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11, Open
This course focuses on the development of a healthy active lifestyle and participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the potential to engage students' interest throughout their lives. Students will be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills and will be given opportunities to practise goal-setting, decision-making, social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.
Prerequisite: None

PPL30F – Vie Active et Sante, 11 annee, Ouvert
Ce cours met l’accent sur l’adoption d’un mode de vie sain et sur la participation à diverses activités physiques susceptibles de plaire à l’élève sa vie entière. Tout au long du cours, l’élève développe ses habiletés motrices. Il ou elle améliore aussi ses compétences dans d’autres domaines : ainsi l’élève se fixe des buts, prend des décisions, résout des problèmes et raffine ses habiletés sociales. L’élève étudie également les principes reliés à des relations interpersonnelles équilibrées, à une sexualité saine, à une bonne santé mentale et à la sécurité.

PAD30 - Outdoor Education, Grade 11, Open
Same as above, but students will participate in an additional trip. Students will be encouraged to develop leadership skills.
Prerequisite: None

PAF30 - Personal and Fitness Activities
This course focuses on physical fitness and activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Emphasis will be on personal fitness, and students will learn to set appropriate short and long term goals to design and implement a personal fitness programme. Activities will involve weight training, circuit training, running, agility and flexibility exercises. Alternate fitness activities such as aquatics, kickboxing, Pilates, spinning, and skating may be explored. Students will also study the components of healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal safety.
Prerequisite: None

PPL40- Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 12, Open
This course focuses on the development of a personalized approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students' interest throughout their lives. Students will develop and implement personal physical fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
Prerequisite: None

PSE4U - Exercise Science, Grade 12, University
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual's participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for university programmes in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any grade 11 university/college preparation course in science.

PLF4C – Recreation, Fitness and Leadership, College
This course focuses on the development of leadership and coordination skills related to recreational activities. Students acquire the knowledge and skills required to plan, organize, and implement recreational events. They also learn to promote the value of physical fitness, personal well-being, and personal safety to others through mentoring. The course prepares students for college programs in recreational, leisure, and fitness leadership.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 Open course in Health and Physical Education

IDC4O- Outdoor Pursuits, Grade 12, Open
This full credit course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. The course is built around four trips based on human-powered modes of transportation: cycling, hiking, canoeing and cross-country skiing. Most of the trips involve overnight stays in wilderness settings. Participation in outdoor education provides increased knowledge of the outdoors, its use and protection; improved personal and group skills in planning, logistics, camping, nutrition and menu planning, equipment maintenance, safety and first aid. Prerequisites:None