PE, Health and Wellness Department
Grade 9 Physical Education and Health
(Only Grade 9 Health L3 Above is Included in GPA)
Grade 9 General Physical Education
PE101 - 0.5 CREDITS - SEMESTER LONG - GRADE 9
Prerequisite:
- None
This course will include a variety of team, individual, fitness and adventure activities. Students will participate in a variety of activities, concepts and skills throughout the semester. Typical units will include adventure/team building, soccer, volleyball, floor hockey, pickleball, tennis, and fitness activities. Community CPR instruction will be included as a part of this course. Students will be assessed via rubrics, fitness and skill assessments as well as written quizzes.
Grade 9 Health L3
PE102 - 0.5 CREDITS - SEMESTER LONG - GRADE 9
Prerequisite:
- None
During Grade 9 Health, students develop the following skills: Accessing Information, Analyzing Influences, Interpersonal Communication, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Self-Management, and Advocacy. Within the framework of these skills, the following content areas will be addressed: wellness, nutrition, substance abuse, disease prevention, first aid, safety, stress management, violence, abuse, and human sexuality. Students will be actively engaged in class discussions and cooperative group projects. This course will help to increase student awareness of current health issues, promote positive decision-making, and aid in the development of healthy, life-long behaviors.