Physical and Health Education 8
PHE enrichment fee for field experiences and guest instructors – $35*
This course will introduce students to a wide variety of physical activity opportunities. Our focus will be on building physical literacy, participating in health and active living activities, and learning about balance in health through engaging in mental well-being and social/community health lessons. Students will also participate in field experience throughout our local community and have guest instructors visit Alpha Secondary to further student learning of alternate environment activities. Common field experience and guest instructor experiences may include skating, yoga, bootcamp, self-defence, trail hiking, Tabata, Jiujitsu, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, HIIT, Indigenous dance, and contemporary dance. In addition to their engagement in daily physical activity through sport and fitness lessons, students will be introduced to health units that promote healthy eating choices, teach strategies to help students avoid unsafe situations, explore mental health, and focus on healthy relationships.
Physical & Health Education 9
PHE enrichment fee for field experiences and guest instructors – $25*
The course is a continuation and progression of Physical and Health Education (PHE) 8 with more attention given to healthy relationships and an extension to our nutrition unit. Students will have discussions about strategies to maintain their mental health and how engaging in physical activity, in conjunction with healthy diet and stress management benefit their mental well-being. In addition, students are provided further opportunities to participate in alternate activities with a week-long focus on self-defence through traditional Kung-Fu. Students will be introduced to the principles of training through weight room lessons. Common field experience and guest instructor experiences will continue and may include skating, yoga, bootcamp, self-defence, trail hiking, Tabata, Jiujitsu, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, HIIT, Indigenous dance, and contemporary dance. This course will continue to build on fundamental movement skills completed in the physical literacy section of PHE and further enhance health and active living through fitness-based activities and self-reflection.
Physical & Health Education 10
PHE enrichment fee for field experiences and guest instructors – $50*
The Physical and Health Education (PHE) 10 course builds upon Physical and Health Education (PHE) 9, enabling students to explore alternate activities, yet still developing their physical literacy through the engagement in sport and fitness based activities. PHE 10 continues its extension of health components and puts an emphasis on healthy relationships. In addition, students will have discussions about making positive healthy living choices through active health units. In this course, students will be given the opportunity to explore additional physical activities available in their neighbourhood such as such golf and have the chance to become certified in a CPR/First Aid certification course lead by Burnaby Firefighters. Common field experience and guest instructor experiences will continue and may include skating, yoga, bootcamp, self-defence, trail hiking, Tabata, Jiujitsu, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, HIIT, hip hop dance, and contemporary dance. Students will build on their prior experience in the weight room and use the principles of training to make a weight training routine that fits their fitness goals.
Active Living 11/12 (Regular or AM Linear Options)
PHE enrichment fee for field experiences and guest instructors – $75**
Active Living 11/12 progresses from the Physical and Health Education (PHE) 10 program and offers students the chance to participate in a wider variety of sporting and recreational activities. The senior PHE program combines aspects of the junior program with an increasing focus on lifelong recreational pursuits. In Active Living 11/12, the main foci are health and well-being, safely and actively participating in PHE lessons, and leadership. This course is a good choice for those who enjoy putting in a high level of participation in individual and team sports, recreational and/or competitive activities, and fitness activities. Field trips in this course may be extended to include bubble soccer, bowling, snowshoeing, kayaking/paddleboarding, boxing, laser tagging, and indoor/beach archery. Common field experience and guest instructor experiences will continue and may include skating, yoga, bootcamp, self-defence, trail hiking, Tabata, Jiujitsu, cardio kickboxing, and HIIT. Students are provided with leadership opportunities throughout this course such as planning and running an activity, visiting a junior PHE class to lead activities or, with approval, visit a local elementary school to run organized activities/games with elementary students. This course emphasizes healthy lifestyles and teaches students to stay active after they graduate from Alpha Secondary.
Active Living 11/12 – Keep Fit
PHE enrichment fee for field experiences and guest instructors – $40**
This course progresses from the Physical and Health Education (PHE) 10 program and offers students the chance to participate in a wider variety of sport, fitness, and recreational activities. The senior PHE program combines aspects of the junior program with an increasing focus on lifelong recreational pursuits. This specific senior PHE course approaches health and wellness from a holistic perspective exploring not only the physical aspect of health, but the mental and emotional areas as well. Active Living 11/12 – Keep Fit includes fitness and lifelong recreational activities and explores health related topics of specific interest to students in grade 11/12. This course aims to teach students the tools necessary to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle into their adult years. Students will participate in a wide variety of activities off school grounds such as Pilates, yoga, Zumba, kayaking, hiking, and more. Common field experience and guest instructor experiences will continue and may include skating, yoga, bootcamp, self-defence, trail hiking, Tabata, Jiujitsu, cardio kickboxing, Zumba, Hip Hop dance, and HIIT. This course takes place in the weight room and will have daily opportunities to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and strength in a collaborative way and accepting environment.
Fitness and Conditioning 11/12 (Regular or AM Linear Options)
No fee due to no field experiences available
This course progresses from the Physical and Health Education (PHE) 10 program and offers students the chance to participate in a focused weight training program for the duration of the semester in a supervised and guided environment. The focus of Fitness and Conditioning 11 is healthy and active living, principles of training, human anatomy and physiology, and social responsibility. This course is a good choice for students wanting to learn how to train and improve their physical fitness levels including muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, speed, balance, power, and agility. Most of the course will take place in the weight room with periodic classroom sessions covering several topics that include physiology of exercise, nutrition, performance supplements, goal setting (FITT principle) and the basics of individual program design. Students will learn the basics of the different types of training equipment, weight room etiquette, training techniques and safety in the weight room. This course will emphasize students to maintain the importance of personal fitness when they graduate from Alpha Secondary.
*A breakdown of PHE fees can be found in the permission forms and handouts section of this website.
**Senior PHE course field trips and guest instructors are influenced by the interests of the students in each particular class. For a detailed list of experiences that your child will participate in this semester, please contact your child’s teacher.
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