PPL 1OW (Girls), PPL 1OY (Boys), PPL 1OZ (Immersion Co-ed)
Healthy Active Living Education
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they
need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the
future. Through participation in a wide
range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills
related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a
foundation for active living. Students also
acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to
healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by,
and affects, the world around them.
Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with
others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
PPL 2O1 Healthy Active Living Education
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need
to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through
participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and
skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation
for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that
contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by,
and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact
positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
Note: The following courses have the same expectations as in PPL 2O1 but within a specific program
area of focus.
i) PAF 2O1 (Coed), PAF 2OW (Girls), PAF 2OY (Boys), Personal and Fitness Activities. The focus of this course is on personal fitness, weight control, healthy lifestyle, and nutrition.
ii)
PAL 2O1 (Coed) Large Group Activities. The focus of this course is on team skills and training within a large group activity, such as
hockey, football, racquet sports, etc.
iii) PPL 2OW (Girls), PPL 2OY (Boys)Healthy Active Living Education. The focus of this course is on a variety of physical activities.
PPL 3O1 Healthy Active Living Education (Co-ed)
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need
to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through
participation in a wide range of physical activities and exposure to a broader range
of activity settings, students enhance their movement competence, personal fitness,
and confidence. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that
contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by,
and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact
positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
Note: The following courses have the same expectations as in PPL 3O1 but within a specific program area of focus.
i) PAF 3O1 (Co-ed), PAF 3OW (Girls), PAF 3OY (Boys) Personal and Fitness Activities. The focus of this course is on weight training, cross- country running, swimming, aerobics, and fitness training.
ii) PAI 3O1 Individual and Small Group Activities. The focus of this course is on individual and small group
activities such as racquet sports, swimming, fitness, and weight
training etc.
iii) PAL 3O1 (Co-ed) Large Group Activities. The focus of this course is on team skills and training within a
large group activity, such as hockey, football, racquet sports, etc.
iv) PPL 3OW (Girls), PPL 3OY (Boys) Healthy Active Living Education. The focus of this course is on a variety of physical activities.
PPZ 3C1 Health for Life
This course enables students to examine the factors that
influence their own health practices and behaviours as well as those
factors that contribute to the development of
healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which
addresses all aspects of well-being – physical, cognitive, emotional,
spiritual, and social – and promotes healthy
eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense
of self. Students will develop the skills necessary to make healthy
choices and create a personal wellness
plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead
healthy, active lives. The course prepares students for college programs
in health sciences, fitness, wellness,
and health promotion.
PPL 4O1 Healthy Active Living Education (Co-ed)
This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to
make healthy choices. It places special emphasis on how students can maintain the habits
of healthy, active living throughout their lives as they make the transition to adulthood
and independent living. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities in a
variety of settings, students can enhance their movement competence, personal fitness,
and confidence. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that
contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by,
and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact
positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
Note: The following courses have the same expectations as in PPL 4O1 but within a specific program area of focus.
i) PAF 4O1 (Co-ed), PAF 4OW (Girls), PAF 4OY (Boys) Personal and Fitness Activities. The focus of this course is on physical fitness with an emphasis on cardiovascular endurance, aerobics, and weight training.
ii) PAI 4O1 Individual and Small Group Activities, P.E.O.P.E.L. Program. The focus of this course is on physical education programs for
exceptional students. Participants (peer tutors) will be matched with an
exceptional student and will work with that student on a one-to-one
basis.
PREREQUISITE: Any one of PPL 3O1, PPZ 3C1, or PPL 4O1
iii) PPL 4OW (Girls), PPL 4OY (Boys) Healthy Active Living Education.
The focus of this course is on a variety of sports and recreational activities.
PLF 4M1 Recreation and Fitness Leadership
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 events and
other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also
learn how to promote the benefits of
healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in
making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course
will prepare students for university
programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for
college and university programs in recreation and leisure management,
fitness and health promotion, and
fitness leadership.
Prerequisite: Any health and physical education course
PSK 4U1 Introductory Kinesiology
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 sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social
factors that influence an individual’s
participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares
students for university programs in physical education and health,
kinesiology, health sciences, health studies,
recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college
preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in health
and physical education
