Academic Information
Physical Education Department

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 - PHYS ED 10 (Open)
An elective credit course in which instruction is given in various activity skills: soccer, volleyball, badminton, basketball, etc. A test is assigned for each unit taught. Attendance is of paramount importance. A proper gym uniform is necessary. Emphasis is on participation and attitude. This course will provide students with a variety of fitness and sport experiences to enhance their understanding of personal fitness and growth. Physical Education 10 includes some theory components, coupled with predominantly active experience whereby students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor fitness, sport, and recreational experiences. The emphasis of this curriculum is to provide students with experiences that require them to take and reflect on their personal responsibility for active, healthy living now and throughout life. The course is divided into (4) four modules:
  1. Outdoor Pursuits,
  2. Exercise Science,
  3. Personal Fitness, and
  4. Leadership
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 - PHYS ED 11 (Open)
This is an elective credit course in which advanced instruction is given in various sport activities. The emphasis here is on lifetime skills. Activities such as volley-ball, archery, pickle ball, track & field, gymnastics, swimming, speedball, etc., make up this program. The objective of this program is to develop a proper attitude towards one's physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral self. Evaluation is based on unit test marks, research projects, presentations, attendance, attitude and skill.


PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIVING 11 - PH AC LV 11 (Open)
This full credit course is designed to engage students in a wide range of physically active experiences, with an overall theme of exploring options and opportunities for being active for life, both in school and in their community. Physically Active Living 11 encompasses both an activity component and a theory component, with an emphasis on engagement in physical activity. The activity component of the course is designed to provide opportunities for students in active experiences that engage youth in traditional and non-traditional forms of physical activity. The theory component of the course will enhance student understanding of healthy eating, injury prevention, mental and emotional health, and addition prevention highlighting the connection between healthy living and being physically active.


MODE DE VIE ACTIF 11 IMM - MVA 11 (Ouvert)
This course is taught in French. The course content is the same as that for Physically Active Lifestyles 11 (Pal 11). This full credit course is designed to engage students in a wide range of physically active experiences, with an overall theme of exploring options and opportunities for being active for life, both in school and in the community. Physically Active Living 11 encompasses both an activity component and a theory component, with an emphasis on engagement in physical activity.
The activity component of the course is designed to provide opportunities for students in active experiences that engage youth in traditional and non-traditional forms of physical activity.
The theory component of the course will enhance students' understanding of healthy eating, injury prevention, mental and emotional health, and addiction prevention, highlighting the connection between healthy living and being physically active.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12 - PHYS ED 12 (Open)
This elective credit course will have its emphasis on lifetime recreational activities, sport appreciation and leadership activities. Students will not only be participants, but also referees and organizers of activities. Attendance, attitude, participation and proper gym wear are of prime importance.


LEADERSHIP PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12 - P LEAD 12 (Academic)
This course is designed for students planning to enter the field of Physical Education (Human Kinetics/Kinesiology), Recreation or Sport Science. It is also an excellent course for students interested in developing leadership skills. It will include access to coaching certification and sport theory as well as CPR/First Aid training. Physical activities will include lifetime sports and fitness activities. Students will be involved in the management of sporting events and the intramural program at Sydney Academy.
Note: Instructor signature required.