Physical Education
Welcome to Stamford Collegiate’s Physical & Health Education Department
The Ministry of Education now supports the inclusion of more than one physical and health education credit per school year. The physical and health education department at Stamford Collegiate doesn’t take your child’s health and fitness lightly therefore we are pleased to offer a large variety of programs designed to cater to the needs of all students. The emphasis on leading a healthy, active lifestyle is at the forefront of all of our classes. We provide specialty or focus courses in fitness, weight training and volleyball as well as the multi sport or activity based courses. Parents are encouraged to make contact with any of the phys. ed department if they have general or specific concerns regarding their child and their program.
Stamford Collegiate 905-354-7409 ext 238. Voice mail for individual teachers is as follows;
238 Ms. Brady (Dept Head), 409 Ms. Baillie, 440 Mr. Martin, 438 Mr. Macdonald,
464 Mr. Stephenson, 238 Mrs. Walker
All students are encouraged to include at least one physical and health education course into their yearly course load as :
- A strong, positive correlation exists between physical activity and academic performance
- Physical fitness promotes positive self image
- Improved fitness levels increase overall energy levels
- Sound body = sound mind
All physical and health education students are required to wear Stamford athletic clothing while using the gymnasium, fitness centre and aerobic/combative centre. Shirts and shorts may be purchased at registration (August) or during the school year from the phys ed department office. The cost is $15 a shirt and $15 for shorts.
The Fitness centre is open before and after school for those students who wish to purchase a membership, $20/semester. Stamford athletic attire must be worn when using this facility.
Every phys. ed course includes a fitness component every Thursday, affectionately named “The Sting”. It is a series of short runs and exercises designed to increase and measure each student’s personal fitness level. This weekly assessment is individual and the results are recorded only to see personal individual improvements. Students are not compared to standards but are encouraged to improve and enhance their own level of fitness.
Physical & Health Education Courses 2007-08
PPL 10 PPL20 PPL30 PPL40
(Female) (Female) (Coed) (Coed)
PPLV30
(Coed)
volleyball
PAR20 PAR30 PAR40
(Female) (Coed) (Coed)
fitness fitness fitness
PPL10 PPL20
(Male) (Male)
PAF 20 PAF30 PAF40
(Male) (Coed) (Coed)
weight training weight training weight training
PSE4U
Exercise Science
Course Descriptions
Grade 9: Healthy Active Living, Open (PPL 10) male and female
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. Activities include basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, touch football, lacrosse, baseball, wrestling, fitness and dance (girls). They investigate issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
Grade 10: Healthy Active Living, Open (PPL 20) male and female
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will apply movement principles and sport/game strategies to refine skills, actively participate in sports, outdoors education and games to enhance their personal competence and personal fitness. They will investigate and examine issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse, and will participate in activities designed to apply informed decision-making, conflict resolution and social skills in making personal choices.
And/or
Live Fit, Open (PAR 20) female
This course is designed for girls who enjoy physical activities resulting in increased fitness, weight control and positive self image. Physical activities will include: hi/low impact, step, BLT, interval training, circuit and weight training which will be held in Stamford’s new Aerobic/combative centre as well as the fitness centre. The theory part of the course focuses on topics related to a healthy lifestyle and the improvement of self image (weight control, nutrition, and mental attitude).
And/or
Weight training, Open (PAF20) male
This course is designed for boys who enjoy physical activities resulting in increased fitness, and have an interest in weight training. Students will be taught the basic principles of weight training in our state of the art fitness centre as well as learning the importance of cardio exercise in a fitness regime. Basic anatomy and muscle physiology will be taught to enhance the overall understanding of the student.
Grade 11: Healthy Active Living, Open (PPL 30) coed
The course emphasized regular participation in a wide variety of enjoyable activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will apply movement principles and sport/game strategies to refine skills, activity participate in sports and games to enhance their personal competence and personal fitness. They will examine and investigate various health issues pertinent to today’s youth.
And/or
Fitness (2) , Open (PAR 30) coed
This is a continuation of the Grade 10 Fitness course. It focuses on making healthy lifestyle choices including proper nutrition and spare time activities. Physical activities will include hi/low impact step, interval training, pilates and weight training. Each student will be responsible for a leadership initiative which will focus on encouraging others to incorporate fitness into their daily routine.
And/Or
Weight training (2), Open (PAF 30) coed
This course is a continuation of the Grade 10 weight training course and designed to promote, develop and encourage improved personal fitness and self concept through weight training and fitness. Students will study basic muscle anatomy and physiology as well as the key aspects of designing a personal weight training program which will be followed and monitored throughout the year. Health related topics will include contemporary fitness issues, nutrition and substance abuse.
And/Or
Healthy Active Living-Volleyball focus, Open (PPL30V) coed
This volleyball focus course is designed for students who have a keen interest in the sport as well as the desire and ability to improve their individual volleyball skills. Skill development will include; volley, pass, attack, digs and serve. Team strategies, both offensively and defensively will be taught and practised. All aspects of the sport will be covered; outdoor/beach, indoor, 3on 3, officiating and tournament set up.
Grade 12: Healthy Active Living, Open (PPL40) coed
This co-ed course is an extension of PPL 30 with a direct emphasis on lifelong activities. Recreational experience not available in the school, like curling, golf and bowling will be a focal point of the program. However, traditional phys-ed activities like basketball, volleyball and badminton will be included. A fee of $75 will be required to assist in funding for the excursions.
And/or
Fitness (3) , Open (PAR40) Coed
This course builds on the experiences gained from both te grade 10 and grade 11 fitness courses. Students will gain a greater understanding of the importance of fitness to their overall health, now and in the future. Physical activities will include hi/low impact, step interval training ,pilates, weight training and plyometrics. Intensive core training will also be included to enhance the students overall fitness goals.
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Weight Training(3) Open (PAF 40) Coed
This course is an extension of the Grade 11 PAF 30 Weight Training Course. The focus of this course is designed to promote and to develop personal fitness for healthy active living. Students will develop an intense personalized training program for themselves and for a classmate. Students will examine the factors that affect their own health and fitness by learning about healthy eating, active lifestyle, and a positive self-image. Determinants of Health, Community Health, Vitality Concepts will be units of study for this course.
And/or
Exercise Science, University (PSE 4U)
This course is an intensive study of human movement and well-being. Students are led to greater awareness and understanding of the scientific factors which govern human kinetics. An intent of this course is also to provide appropriate exposure for those students interested in post secondary study in Physical and Health Education and/or Recreation, and related areas such as Nursing, Sports and Chiropractic Medicine, Social Work and Physiotherapy. Units of study include; Human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, motor development, fitness and nutrition.