Course Outlines

PHE 8-10 Course Outline

Ecole Alpha Secondary School has created a robust program for their grade 8-10 student body. We are happy to engage students in the curricular competencies of physical literacy, health and active living, social and community health, and mental well-being.

Our well-rounded program focuses on encouraging all students by meeting them where they are and exposing them to a variety of sport based, community based, and alternate physical activities. Students can expect to experience sport, guest instructors, skating, swimming, yoga, meditation, hiking, and more. Our main goal is to give students the skills that they need so that they can continue to be physically active outside of school and after graduation. By showing students a variety of physical activity choices, it is our hope that they will feel inspired and empowered to feel healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally while they are with us here at Ecole Alpha Secondary School and beyond.

Expectations:

It is expected that students taking part in Physical and Health Education at Alpha will:

Participate in each activity to the best of their ability
Conduct themselves in a positive, respectful, and safe manner
Assume an ongoing responsibility for their performance in the course
Wear appropriate PHE strip and footwear at all times.
- Students should bring a change of clothes that are breathable and afford students a full range of movement for physical activities.
- Please be aware that the gym facility is a scent-free zone. (Please avoid the use of axe or perfume in change rooms.)
- Please maintain a high level of hygiene and wash your gym strip often.
- Please bring a change of clothes that includes appropriate outdoor apparel, as outdoor classes will be held rain or shine.
Arrive to class on time and remain in class until dismissed. Teachers allow 5 minutes to change at the start and end of class. This provides students with ample time to arrive to class on time and in PHE gym-strip.
Provide an explanatory note from a parent/doctor for absences or medical restrictions.
Cell phones are not permitted in class, unless directed by your teacher. Leave all valuables in a locked/secure location.
Bring a water bottle to ensure hydration

Facility and Equipment Rules:

Students are expected to use the equipment in a safe and sensible manner at all times
Please do not bring food or drink into the gym (except water).
Please refrain from chewing gum in the gym; it is a choking hazard.
Students are not permitted in the equipment room unless supervised by a teacher.
Students are not permitted in the gyms or weight room without supervision.
Students are expected to treat the change rooms with respect.
Please use appropriate language.
Please do not climb or sit on the bleachers when the bleachers are closed.
Please avoid running up the walls and hanging on the basketball hoops as it is a safety concern.
Please enter the gym from the main doors to avoid tracking in outside mud and dirt.
Please maintain cleanliness of equipment by using provided cleaning supplies.

Evaluation:

Students will participate in nine units throughout the course. Each unit will deal with a different activity. These units may include rugby, soccer, football, ultimate, volleyball, basketball, handball, dance, gymnastics, track and field, minor games, floor hockey, lacrosse, table tennis, yoga, bocce, Tchoukball, frisbee golf, tennis, and badminton. Each unit will introduce the sport, develop/build upon fundamental movement patterns and skills required to be successful in the activity with the goal of becoming more confident and proficient in the sport.

In addition to this, students will be introduced to health lessons that cover topics in our social and community health, as well as, our mental well-being units.

Finally, students will be asked to participate in health and active living activities that increase their cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.

The curricular competencies of Physical and Health Education are:

Physical Literacy – participating in movement skills, participating in movement concepts, monitoring and adjusting personal level of physical activity, identifying preferred types of physical activities, identifying motivational factors that influence physical activity
Health and Active Living – participating in physical activities designed to enhance and maintain health and fitness, overcoming barriers to physical activity participation, analyzing health messages, pursuing and reflecting upon physical health goals
Social and Community Health – responding to unsafe, abusive, or exploitative situations, responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying, developing skills to maintain healthy relationships, analyzing social influences on health
Mental Well-Being – evaluating and maintaining mental well-being, exploring factors that contribute to substance use, creating and maintaining strategies to manage physical, emotional, and social changes, exploring relationships between physical activity, mental well-being, and overall health

Students are marked in relation to the above curricular competencies based on the proficiency scale of emerging, developing, proficient, and extending.

Fitness and Conditioning Work Habits
G	S	N
In PE strip, on time, AWESOME attitude and participation, on task, STRONG consistent effort, respects peers and teacher, demonstrates leadership by being fully engaged in lesson and game play, staying on task all class, and encouraging their classmates.	In PE strip, on time, GOOD attitude and participation, on task, consistent effort, respects peers and teacher, stays in class and is engaged in lesson and game play for the full duration of the class.	Is late for class, not in full gym strip, negative attitude towards activities and fellow athletes, displays disruptive and disrespectful behaviour or puts out minimal effort. Sitting and using phone in an off-task manner. Does not put in full effort to all aspects of class (includes warm-up/runs). Leaves class to “visit” friends or is absent or truant.

General Information:

Students are responsible for the security of their personal property. Please leave cell phones, earbuds, jewelry and wallets in a locker or secure location.
Classes begin with a warm-up/fitness component. Participation in these activities is an important part of the student’s health and active living curricular competency.
Field Trip activities are available to students in grades 8-12. Separate information sheets and field trip forms will be provided.
Further information and questions can be directed to your PHE teacher (see contact list below).

Physical and Health Education should be a fun and rewarding experience. Please bring a positive and cooperative attitude to class. Do your best and you will succeed! We look forward to having a fun and exciting year!

Active Living 11/12 Course Outline

Ecole Alpha Secondary School has created a robust program for their senior student body. We are happy to engage students in the curricular competencies of health and well-being, safety, and participation in this Active Living 11/12 course.

Our well-rounded program focuses on encouraging all students by meeting them where they are and exposing them to a variety of sport based, community based, and alternate physical activities. Students can expect to experience sport, guest instructors, field trips, yoga, meditation, hiking, and more. Our main goal is to give students the skills that they need so that they can continue to be physically active outside of school and after graduation. By showing students a variety of physical activity choices, it is our hope that they will feel inspired and empowered to feel healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally while they are with us here at Ecole Alpha Secondary School and beyond.

Expectations:

It is expected that students taking part in Physical and Health Education at Alpha will:

Participate in each activity to the best of their ability
Conduct themselves in a positive, respectful, and safe manner
Assume an ongoing responsibility for their performance in the course
Wear appropriate PHE strip and footwear at all times.
- Students should bring a change of clothes that are breathable and afford students a full range of movement for physical activities.
- Please be aware that the gym facility is a scent-free zone. (Please avoid the use of axe or perfume in change rooms.)
- Please maintain a high level of hygiene and wash your gym strip often.
- Please bring a change of clothes that includes appropriate outdoor apparel, as outdoor classes will be held rain or shine.
Arrive to class on time and remain in class until dismissed. Teachers allow 5 minutes to change at the start and end of class. This provides students with ample time to arrive to class on time and in PHE gym-strip.
Provide an explanatory note from a parent/doctor for absences or medical restrictions.
Cell phones are not permitted in class, unless directed by your teacher. Leave all valuables in a locked/secure location.
Bring a water bottle to ensure hydration

Facility and Equipment Rules:

Students are expected to use the equipment in a safe and sensible manner at all times
Please do not bring food or drink into the gym (except water).
Please refrain from chewing gum in the gym; it is a choking hazard.
Students are not permitted in the equipment room unless supervised by a teacher.
Students are not permitted in the gyms or weight room without supervision.
Students are expected to treat the change rooms with respect.
Please use appropriate language.
Please do not climb or sit on the bleachers when the bleachers are closed.
Please avoid running up the walls and hanging on the basketball hoops as it is a safety concern.
Please enter the gym from the main doors to avoid tracking in outside mud and dirt.
Please maintain cleanliness of equipment by using provided cleaning supplies.

Evaluation:

Students will participate in nine units throughout the course. Each unit will deal with a different activity. These units may include rugby, soccer, football, ultimate, volleyball, basketball, handball, dance, gymnastics, track and field, minor games, floor hockey, lacrosse, table tennis, yoga, bocce, Tchoukball, frisbee golf, tennis, and badminton. Students will also be asked to participate in health and active living activities that increase their cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.

The curricular competencies of Active Living 11/12 are:

Health and Well-Being includes explaining how competency in physical activity can increase confidence and encourage lifelong participation in physical activity, describing how various types of physical activities impact mental and physical health, maintaining personal health, and identifying motivational factors.
Safety includes safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities and explaining how the use of proper techniques prevents injury.
Participation includes demonstrating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely participate in physical activities, applying methods of monitoring and adjusting exertion levels, and planning ways to overcome barriers.

Students are marked in relation to the above curricular competencies based on the proficiency scale of emerging, developing, proficient, and extending.

Fitness and Conditioning Work Habits
G	S	N
In PE strip, on time, AWESOME attitude and participation, on task, STRONG consistent effort, respects peers and teacher, demonstrates leadership by being fully engaged in lesson and game play, staying on task all class, and encouraging their classmates.	In PE strip, on time, GOOD attitude and participation, on task, consistent effort, respects peers and teacher, stays in class and is engaged in lesson and game play for the full duration of the class.	Is late for class, not in full gym strip, negative attitude towards activities and fellow athletes, displays disruptive and disrespectful behaviour or puts out minimal effort. Sitting and using phone in an off-task manner. Does not put in full effort to all aspects of class (includes warm-up/runs). Leaves class to “visit” friends or is absent or truant.

General Information:

Students are responsible for the security of their personal property. Please leave cell phones, earbuds, jewellery and wallets in a locker or secure location.
Classes begin with a warm-up/fitness component. Participation in these activities is an important part of the student’s health and active living curricular competency.
Field Trip activities are available to students in grades 8-12. Separate information sheets and field trip forms will be provided.
Further information and questions can be directed to your PHE teacher (see contact list below).

Fitness and Conditioning 11/12 Course Outline

Course Description:

The emphasis in this course is to help each student: improve/maintain muscular strength; gain knowledge and understanding of weight training theory and practice; develop a personalized weight training program and be able to apply the skills as they relate to lifelong fitness, both personally and with others. Completion of the course can help individuals to incorporate physical activity into their regular routines, leisure pursuits, and career interests.

Expectations:

All students are expected to follow these basic class guidelines:

Participate in each activity to the best of their ability
Conduct themselves in a positive, respectful, and safe manner
- This includes using all weight training equipment and machines safely, with good form, and with care
Assume an ongoing responsibility for their performance in the course
Wear appropriate PHE strip and footwear at all times.
- Students should bring a change of clothes that are breathable and afford students a full range of movement for physical activities. (ex. no jeans/jeggings/revealing clothing; you should be able to participate in high intensity activities with ease in your gym clothes).
- Please be aware that the weight room is a scent-free zone. Please avoid the use of axe or perfume in change rooms.
- Please maintain a high level of hygiene and wash your gym strip often.
Arrive to class on time and remain in class until dismissed. Teachers allow 5 minutes to change at the start and end of class. This provides students with ample time to arrive to class on time and in PHE gym-strip. Late arrival will influence your daily participation mark.
Provide an explanatory note from a parent/doctor for absences or medical restrictions
Leave all valuables in a locked/secure location. Speak to your teacher about the use of your cell phone for music in the weight room and if this is allowed.
Bring a water bottle to ensure hydration
Follow all cleaning protocols
Respect the rights, property, and privacy of others
Students will not have any food, beverages, or gum in the gym or during class at any time. Water bottles with water are okay.
Refrain from using profane or vulgar behavior or speech, or violent or intimidating behavior
Respect the authority and direction of the teacher
Before working out in the weight room, students must be led through an orientation of the weight room by their teacher.

Cleaning Protocols:

Increased cleaning of equipment will be expected. Due to the current situation with COVID-19, students will be expected to clean weight training, cardio machines, and mats at the beginning, at the end, and throughout their session.
Arriving with clean hands is mandatory. Students are asked to wash hands upon entry to the gym or sanitize hands upon entry to the weight room. Use of weight training gloves is permitted.
Personal water bottle use is encouraged. We encourage all students to bring, use, and not share water bottles.
Masks are a choice when in the weight room.
Maintaining social distancing and rotation through the weight room is encouraged. Your teacher will outline the best way to maintain distance and move through the weight room.
The weight room will be fully cleaned at the beginning and end of each class. Students and teachers will ensure that the weight room is sanitized effectively.

Evaluation:

Daily participation, cooperation and effort are key components of this class. Assessment opportunities may include daily principles of training marks, training plan creation, leading others in appropriate fitness activities, training participation, leadership opportunities, self-assessment, journals, written work and tests, fitness participation, school runs, and warm up participation. It is extremely important that students are in class, on time, and properly prepared for participation each day.

The curricular competencies of Fitness and Conditioning 11/12 are:

Healthy and Active Living including participating in daily training opportunities laid out by your teacher and created by student, identifying, applying and reflecting on strategies used to pursue personal fitness goals, exploring relationships between healthy eating, overall health and performance in fitness activities, analyzing how messages from social media and others influence well-being, analyzing fitness myths and fads, planning ways to overcome barriers, exploring how good fitness increases confidence and encourages life long health.
Human Anatomy and Physiology include identifying and describing how muscles produce movement and how to train those muscles and identifying and describing the influences of different training styles on fitness results.
Principles of Training include learning and performing appropriate fitness techniques, creating a personalized fitness program, identifying and describing how different types of fitness activities influence the muscular and cardiovascular systems.
Social Responsibility includes demonstrating a variety of leadership skills related to fitness, demonstrating appropriate behaviour expected in a weight room and during training in a variety of spaces, applying safety practices in different types of fitness activities for themselves and others.

Students are marked in relation to the above curricular competencies based on the proficiency scale of emerging, developing, proficient, and extending.

Fitness and Conditioning Work Habits
G	S	N
In PE strip, on time, AWESOME attitude and participation, on task, STRONG consistent effort, respects peers and teacher, demonstrates leadership by beginning their training immediately, staying on task all class, and encouraging their classmates.	In PE strip, on time, GOOD attitude and participation, on task, consistent effort, respects peers and teacher, stays in class and works on training program for the full duration of the class.	Is late for class, not in full gym strip, negative attitude towards activities and fellow athletes, displays disruptive and disrespectful behaviour or puts out minimal effort. Sitting and using phone in an off-task manner. Does not put in full effort to all aspects of class (includes warm-up/runs). Leaves class to “visit” friends or is absent or truant.

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