Location: Vellore Village Community Centre (Woodbridge)
Days:Tuesday and Thursday
Class Times: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and acquire an understanding of the factors that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them, to provide a foundation for active living. Students build their sense of self, learn critical life-saving techniques, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. Students will be evaluated throughout the course with written assignments, quizzes, projects, and presentations. Final examinations include a written and technical portion as required by the Lifesaving Society and Ministry of Education. To receive the credit, students must meet Ministry of Education course expectations. Passing all Lifesaving Society portions of the course alone does not guarantee a course credit.
Course Cost: $200.00
The course fee will be paid directly to the Vellore Village Community Centre after successful completion of the swim screening test.
Prerequisite: Student is 13 years of age by the first class and are currently attending a Secondary School. Students must be able to complete a 400-meter swim screening test in 11 minutes.
Location: Milliken Mills Community Centre (Town of Markham)
Days:Mondays & Wednesdays
Class Times: 5:00pm - 8:00 pm
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and acquire an understanding of the factors that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them, to provide a foundation for active living. Students build their sense of self, learn critical life-saving techniques, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively. Students will be evaluated throughout the course with written assignments, quizzes, projects, and presentations. Final examinations include a written and technical portion as required by the Lifesaving Society and Ministry of Education. To receive the credit, students must meet Ministry of Education course expectations. Passing all Lifesaving Society portions of the course alone does not guarantee a course credit.
Course Cost: $200.00
The course fee will be paid directly to the Milliken Mills Community Centre after successful completion of the swim screening test.
Prerequisite: Student is 13 years of age by the first class and are currently attending a Secondary School. Students must be able to complete a 400-meter swim screening test in 11 minutes.
Location: Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena (Woodbridge)
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Class Times: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
This course enables students to explore the benefits of lifelong participation in active recreation and healthy leisure and to develop the leadership and coordinating skills needed to plan, organize, and safely implement recreational events and other activities related to healthy, active living. Students will also learn how to promote the benefits of healthy, active living to others through mentoring and assisting them in making informed decisions that enhance their well-being. The course will prepare students for university programs in physical education and health and kinesiology and for college and university programs in recreation and leisure management, fitness and health promotion, and fitness leadership.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will obtain the Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard Certification, and the Lifesaving Society's Swim and Lifesaving Instructor Certification.
Course Cost: $300.00
The course fee will be paid directly to the Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena on the first day of class.
Prerequisite: Student is 15 years of age by the first class and are currently attending a Secondary School. Students must hold Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications (current preferred).
This course enables students to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviours as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being – physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social – and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Students will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The course prepares students for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed Grade 9.
This course enables students to examine the factors that influence their own health practices and behaviours as well as those factors that contribute to the development of healthy communities. It emphasizes the concept of wellness, which addresses all aspects of well-being – physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social – and promotes healthy eating, physical activity, and building and maintaining a positive sense of self. Students will develop the skills necessary to make healthy choices and create a personal wellness plan. They will also design initiatives that encourage others to lead healthy, active lives. The course prepares students for college programs in health sciences, fitness, wellness, and health promotion.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed Grade 9.
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in health and physical education
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors and principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of physical activity and sport, and the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence an individual’s participation in physical activity and sport. The course prepares students for university programs in physical education and health, kinesiology, health sciences, health studies, recreation, and sports administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 course in health and physical education
