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ESSEX DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
244 TALBOT ST. N ESSEX, ON N8M 2E1 tel: (519) 776-7344 fax: (519) 776-4902 SCHOOL NICKNAME: RED RAIDERS EST. 1885 |
Courses offered by the Physical Education ProgramEssex District High School has become a
*SPECIALIST HIGH SKILL MAJOR in HEALTH and WELLNESS* Grade 9 PPL10 F Healthy Active Living Females PPL10 M Healthy Active Living Males Grade 10 PAD20 M Healthy Active Living - Hockey PAL20 M,F Large Group Activities PPL20 M.F Healthy Active Living PAI20 F Individual and Small Group - Female Grade 11 PAQ30 Healthy Active Living - Aquatics PAI30 F Individual and Small Group - Female PAL30 M,F Large Group Activities PAF30 M,F Personal and Fitness Activities PPL30 M,F Healthy Active Living Grade 12 PPL40 Healthy Active Living Co-ed PAI40 F Individual and Small Group PAF40 M,F Personal and Fitness Activities- Part 2 PSE4U Exercise Science, University Preparation PLF4C Recreation and Fitness Leadership For detailed information on the above courses, check out the brochure below. |
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE CURRICULUM
The health and physical education curriculum helps students develop an understanding of what they need in order to make a commitment to lifelong healthy, active living and develop the capacity to live satisfying, productive lives. Healthy, active living benefits both individuals and society in many ways – for example, by increasing productivity and readiness for learning, improving morale, decreasing absenteeism, reducing health-care costs, decreasing anti-social behaviour such as bullying and violence, promoting safe and healthy relationships, and heightening personal satisfaction. Research has shown a connection between increased levels of physical activity and better academic achievement, better concentration, better classroom behaviour, and more focused learning. Other benefits include improvements in psychological well-being, physical capacity, self-concept, and the ability to cope with stress. The expectations that make up this curriculum also provide the opportunity for students to develop social skills and emotional well-being. This practical, balanced approach will help students move successfully through elementary and secondary school and beyond. In health and physical education, students will learn the skills needed to be successful in life as active, socially responsible citizens.