PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10: FOUNDATIONAL MOVEMENT
PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10: OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Prerequisite |
Physical and Health Education 9 |
Prerequisite |
Physical and Health Education 9 |
Course Credit |
4 credits |
Course Credit |
4 credits |
Course Duration |
Full year |
Course Duration |
Full year |
Delivery Method |
Classroom-based |
Delivery Method |
Classroom-based |
Physical Education 10( Foundational Movement) will continue to foster the necessary skills, attitude, and knowledge required to shape students into physically educated individuals. Elevating the emphasis from skills acquired in PHE 9, this course places a personalized focus on active participation in lifelong physical activities. Simultaneously, it fosters the development of individual leadership and personal organizational skills. The major areas of focus extend to personal health and wellness, exploration of individual and dual activities, and the crafting of personalized fitness plans tailored to each student’ s unique needs and goals. Expanding the course content, students will delve into various facets of fitness and conditioning, exploring disciplines such as yoga, pilates, spin, rowing, mobility, dance, as well as several individual sports. Special attention will also be given to recovery techniques, stretching, rehabilitation, and comprehensive training approaches for overall health. In the health segment of the course, students will centre their attention on healthy and active living, social and community health, and mental well-being. Assessments will include self, peer, and teacher evaluations of physical literacy, fitness inquiry modules, health assignments and participation rubrics evaluating leadership, fair play, and safety.
Physical Education 10( Outdoor Education) integrates Health, Outdoor Education, and Physical Education to provide students with engaging, experiential opportunities that promote lifelong health, well-being, and environmental stewardship. Building on the foundational skills and knowledge acquired in previous PHE courses, the program emphasizes active participation in dynamic outdoor and physical activities, fostering the development of physical literacy, confidence, and resilience.
With a strong focus on personal and social responsibility, empowering students to develop leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills, student will explore the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of active living. Students will engage in individualized goal setting, outdoor skill development, and reflective learning that connects physical activity to overall health and wellness.
Major areas of exploration include movement skill refinement, outdoor activity preparation and safety, environmental stewardship, and the integration of Indigenous ecological knowledge. Activities will span a variety of settings and disciplines, including hiking, biking, paddling, fitness training, and outdoor leadership challenges. Emphasis will also be placed on strategies for mental well-being, healthy decision-making, and building sustainable connections with the natural world.
Assessments will include self, peer, and teacher evaluations, as well as goal-setting reflections, outdoor safety and environmental stewardship projects, and participation rubrics focused on leadership, collaboration, and personal growth. This course equips students with the skills and
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