Physical & Health Education

About Physical & Health Education

Tec-Voc Physical Education offers a variety of options at each grade level. Options include specialized programs that are sport specific in Basketball and Hockey, as well as female fitness.

Our goal is to provide a meaningful and enjoyable experience that appeals to every student that attends Tec-Voc. The Tec-Voc Physical Education Staff includes experts in Basketball, Hockey, Athlete Strength and Conditioning, and Rugby. We believe that lifelong physical activity is essential to both our physical and mental health. We strive to make a positive impact on our students and their enjoyment of physical activity as a lifelong pursuit.

Course Listing

Grade 9

Grade 9 Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PHER1F
This compulsory course is designed to develop students’ movement skills, personal fitness, safe practices, and personal/social skills in a cooperative and inclusive social environment. Students will participate in team and individual active pursuits and investigate health topics including communication and relationships, sexual health, and substance use/abuse. Through these activities and topics they will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for maintaining physically active and healthy lifestyles.

Grade 10

Grade 10 Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PHER2F
Grade 10 Physical and Health Education is designed to develop students’ movement skills, personal fitness, safe practices, and personal/social skills in a cooperative and inclusive social environment. Students will participate in team and individual active pursuits and investigate health topics including communication and relationships, sexual health, nutrition, and substance use/abuse. Through these activities and topics they will develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for maintaining physically active and healthy lifestyles.

Grade 10 Strong for Life: Fitness Foundations (1 Credit) PESC2F
The Grade 10 Strong for Life: Fitness Foundations course is designed for students who have a keen interest in developing their personal fitness and overall health. There is an emphasis on building fitness knowledge through class discussions and physical activity. Students will be led through a variety of fitness-focused activities, workouts, and skill sessions to challenge them and further develop their personal fitness by building a solid fitness foundation. There will also be regular opportunities to participate in recreation physical activities. Students will also learn about anatomy, nutrition, goal setting, and healthy-lifestyle practices.

Female Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PEFR2F
This course is offered as an option for female students and focuses on topics, issues and concerns relevant to young women’s lives relating to personal health, wellness and fitness. Students will take part in a wide variety of activities like Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, resistance training, low organized games, self-defence that will help them take greater ownership of their personal physical fitness development .Basketball Academy (1 Credit) PEAB2F

Volleyball/ Basketball Sports Academy 20F/30F/40F – 1 credit
This course will be open to students who wish to take an extensive course of study in skill acquisition in one of the following areas: Basketball and/or Volleyball. This course meets the Physical Education course requirement in grade 10, 11 and 12. This Academy course is ideal for students who wish to pursue and develop their personal potential and knowledge of a preferred sport or activity. Each course may require students to participate in activities outside of regular school hours and may have fees attached to cover costs of facilities, equipment, field trips and guest instructors.

Grade 11

Grade 11 Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PHER3F
This course is designed to help students take greater ownership of their own physical fitness and health, to encourage them to seek out activities that interest them, and to support them in pursuing active lifestyles beyond their time in school. The course is divided into three components: personal health, teacher-directed physical activity, and out-of-class physical activity. Students will engage in conversations around topics of personal health, including: fitness management, mental health, and substance use and abuse. The out-of-class component will have students focus on building physical activity habits and recording their out-of-class physical activity.

Grade 11 Strong for Life (1 Credit) PESC3F
The Grade 11 Strong for Life course is designed for students who have a serious interest in building their understanding of personal fitness development and health. Students will broaden their understanding of fitness through in-depth movement training, workouts, fitness theory, and the creation of personal workouts and training plans. Time is spent both in and out of the Fitness Centre to develop their physical fitness in a variety of ways. Students should walk away from this course with greater confidence in their ability to manage their physical fitness and support their overall health. This course also addresses a variety of topics surrounding health and wellness. Additionally, there is an out-of-class component that will require students to engage in and record physical activity on their personal time.

Female Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PEFR3F
This course will focus on topics, issues and concerns relevant to young women’s lives relating to personal health, wellness and fitness. Students will take part in a wide variety of activities that will help them take greater ownership of their personal physical fitness development, encourage the discovery of new physical activities suited to their personal interests and promote an active, healthy lifestyle and overall personal wellness. This course is divided into three components: classroom work, in class activity, and out of class activity.

Grade 12

Grade 12 Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PHER4F
This course is designed to help students take greater ownership of their own physical fitness and health, to encourage them to seek out activities that interest them, and to support them in pursuing active lifestyles beyond their time in school. The course is divided into three components: personal health, teacher-directed physical activity, and out-of-class physical activity. Students will engage in conversations around topics of personal health, including: fitness management, nutrition, and communication and relationships. The out-of-class component will have students focus on building physical activity habits and recording their out-of-class physical activity

Grade 12 Strong for Life (1 Credit) PESC4F
The Grade 12 Strong for Life course is designed for students who have a serious interest in building their understanding of personal fitness development and health. Students will continue to build on their understanding of fitness through in-depth movement training, workouts, fitness theory, and the creation of personal workouts and training plans. Time is spent both in and out of the Fitness Centre to develop their physical fitness in a variety of ways. Students should walk away from this course with greater confidence in their ability to manage their physical fitness and support their overall health. This course also addresses a variety of topics surrounding health and wellness. Additionally, there is an out-of-class component that will require students to engage in and record physical activity on their personal time.

Female Physical & Health Education (1 Credit) PEFR4F
This course will focus on topics, issues and concerns relevant to young women’s lives relating to personal health, wellness and fitness. This course will accommodate and reflect the interests of the class while introducing new exciting topics in the areas of health, wellness and fitness. This course is divided into three components: classroom work, in class activity, and out of class activity. Students will study topics related to fitness management, nutrition, leadership, and healthy lifestyle practices. This course is designed to promote continued physical activity and healthy lifestyle practices after graduation.