PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 8 (MIXED)

The focus of the PHE curriculum is on well-being:  the connections between physical, intellectual, mental, and social health.  Our goal is to provide opportunities where students can continue their immersion in a healthy and active lifestyle that promotes connections between physical and mental health, and positive interpersonal relationships.

Students will participate in a variety of activities, games and sports that will influence student’s personal fitness and enjoyment of physical activity and increase student’s chances for being active throughout their lives.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 9 (GIRLS/BOYS)

The focus of the PHE curriculum is on well-being:  the connections between physical, intellectual, mental, and social health.  Our goal is to provide opportunities where students can continue their immersion in a healthy and active lifestyle that promotes connections between physical and mental health, and positive interpersonal relationships.

Students will participate in a variety of activities, games and sports that will influence student’s personal fitness and enjoyment of physical activity and increase student’s chances for being active throughout their lives.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 9: LEADERSHIP

PHE 9 Leadership is a co-educational course offered to outstanding Grade 9 Physical Education students. Students are selected from applications received by the PHE 9 Leadership instructor at West Vancouver Secondary School. PHE 9 Leadership is a course designed to help students build up their individual responsibility and post secondary resume with leadership opportunities and experiences inside the school and community. Students are required to complete 20 hours of service to the athletic program and 5 community service hours on their way to a school service award and have the opportunity to be financially compensated for minor officiating.

In addition to the regular PHE 9 curriculum, students will be instructed in refereeing, scoring, and timing major sports offered at the school. Students will be given experiences in a variety of sports, movement forms and individual or team sport experiences as per the regular PHE curriculum but will have more of an opportunity to work in athletics and recreation in the future as a leader.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10

PHE 10 is a mandatory course requirement for graduation. In PHE 10 students will utilize most of our school facilities to play a variety of sports such as: Net Games, Invasion games, Striking and fielding games, Individual and dual activities as well as fitness and resistance training. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, rules and strategies necessary to participate at a functional level in the above activities.   Students will also learn  how personal fitness can be maintained and improved through regular participation in physical activities. Students will also learn how healthy choices influence our physical, emotional and mental well being.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10: LEADERSHIP

PHE 10 Leadership is a co-educational course offered to outstanding Grade 10 Physical Education students. Students are selected from applications received by the PHE 10 Leadership instructor at West Vancouver Secondary School. PHE 0 Leadership is a course designed to help students improve their individual responsibility and build up their post secondary resume with leadership opportunities and experiences inside the school and community. Students are required to complete 20 hours of service to the athletic program and 5 community service hours on their way to a school service award and have the opportunity to be financially compensated for minor officiating.

A large aspect of the course is the experience students will get working with the feeder schools instructing the Elementary PHE classes at the nearby schools. Students will be in charge of planning and executing lessons while getting experience working with youth. Similar to the PHE Leadership 9 curriculum, students will be instructed in refereeing, scoring, and timing major sports offered at the school. Students will be given experiences in a variety of sports, movement forms and individual or team sport experiences as per the regular PHE curriculum but will have more of an opportunity to work in athletics and recreation in the future.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10:  FIT

FIT 10 is a female only course where learners take a more personal approach to physical fitness working on an independent plan at the West Van Recreation Centre (WVRC) every second class. Learners will have opportunities to set fitness goals, explore fitness activities that they enjoy, and hopefully be exposed to some they have never tried. Students will learn about the principles of fitness and conditioning and apply this knowledge to their workouts. When at the school the students will play a variety of net and invasion games practicing the skills and tactics in game situations as well as covering the health and fitness topics prescribed in the grade 10 PHE curriculum.

Prerequisite: A solid PHE 9 student with recommendation from PHE 9 instructor.

Note: This course is offered in the pm block where students meet, ready to workout at 1:45 pm at the WVRC or in the am block in a morning rotation from 7:30-8:30 am. Students will be required to purchase three WVRC 10 pass cards per year (Approximately $150).  As well, there will be a $ 100 fee attached to this course for 5-6 fitness classes specifically booked for the class and six fieldtrips planned such as a hike in Cypress Park, Dragon boating, ice skating, laser tag, rock climbing and tandem biking.

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION 10:  STRENGTH & POWER

Are you ready to build strength, boost your energy, and discover the power within you? The Strength and Power 10 course is your opportunity to dive into the world of fitness and physical conditioning, all while having fun, building confidence, and learning the skills you’ll need to stay active and healthy for life.

This dynamic course is designed for Grade 10 students who are interested in developing their physical literacy and enhancing their overall well-being. You’ll explore the science of strength training and power development, as well as how to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re new to fitness or have some experience, this course will meet you where you are and push you to your personal best.

Key highlights of the course include:

• Hands-On Training: Learn proper techniques for strength and power exercises, including weightlifting, bodyweight training, and functional movement.
• Personalized Goals: Develop your own fitness plan that focuses on building strength, speed, and endurance—skills that will last a lifetime.
• Healthy and Active Living: Understand how physical activity impacts your overall health, from boosting mental well-being to improving cardiovascular fitness.
• Social and Community Health: Work alongside classmates to encourage one another, set goals, and celebrate your successes together.
• Real-World Applications: This course isn’t just about lifting weights—it’s about learning how fitness can improve your day-to-day life, from better posture to more energy for school and activities.

By the end of the course, you’ll not only have gained essential strength and power training skills, but you’ll also understand how to incorporate fitness into your routine for years to come. Whether you’re looking to improve your athletic performance, feel more confident in your body, or simply take charge of your health, Strength and Power 10 will give you the tools to do just that.

Get ready to unlock your full potential and be part of a class that will leave you feeling stronger, healthier, and more empowered than ever before!

ACTIVE LIVING 11/12  BOYS (formerly PHE 11/12)

This PE course is for those Senior Boys who want an active class full of a wide selection of team and individual sports. Units will include basketball, soccer, road hockey, football, badminton, softball, volleyball, minor games (including dodge ball) and a weight training unit. The focus will be on fun warm-up activities and game play. There is no fitness testing in this course, but there will be awesome fieldtrips including golf and indoor climbing..

ACTIVE LIVING 11/12: GIRLS (formerly PHE 11/12)

This Senior course is for females only. The focus will be on offering a fun, active environment where students can maintain or develop their own fitness levels through a variety of activities. The training guidelines and principles required to plan a personal fitness program will be introduced. Besides playing a variety of games and sports there will be a fieldtrip component – experiences that offer a wide variety of lifetime healthy pursuits. Fieldtrips include local hikes, dragon boating, laser tag, bowling, rock climbing, tandem biking and a variety of fitness classes like yoga and Zumba. Students will enhance their communication and leadership skills by peer teaching and planning a PHE class for a younger grade. As well, relevant health, mindfulness, and fitness topics for females will be presented and discussed in the active and exciting class.

ACTIVE LIVING 11/12: SENIOR LEADERSHIP (by recommendation from PE 10 teacher)

Senior Leadership is a course designed for students who have a strong interest or a career goal in Athletics, Recreation, Physical Education, Kinesiology or related fields and want to help build their resume for post secondary applications. A wide variety of sports, activities and leadership experiences will be offered, utilizing both in-school and community facilities attempting to give a diverse portfolio of movement experiences. This course will build on the leadership skills developed in PE 10 Leadership and give students hands-on opportunities to build their leadership skills. Students will work with the athletics program and have a chance to be compensated for minor officiating while completing 25 volunteer hours on their way to a school service award.

FITNESS AND CONDITIONING 11/12: STRENGTH & POWER

Strength and Power 11/12 is a workout based course designed for students who want to improve their strength, power and overall fitness. Classes will be held at the WV Rec. Centre, where the students will have full use of the weight room, pool and other facilities, and at the school in our weight room. If you like to work out then this course is for you. Get your training done during class time. Students will decide what the focus of their training will be.

Prerequisite: A good mark in PE 10 and/or permission from the course instructor.

Note: There is a course fee of $60 for speaker/trainers and field trips. Students will be required to purchase three WVRC 10 pass cards per year (Approximately $150).

FITNESS & CONDITIONING 11/12: GIRLS SENIOR FIT

The Senior Fit class is for female students who wish to maintain or develop their physical fitness. This class takes a more personal approach by allowing the students to access the West Van Recreation Centre (WVRC) during every second afternoon block. Students meet at the WVRC to implement their individualized work out of choice guided by the training principles for physical fitness and conditioning. The classes scheduled at school will utilize the school weight room and the focus will be on group fitness through a variety of activities, games and independent plans empowered by choice. As well, students will partake in fitness classes specifically designed for this class and fieldtrips to experience fitness activities in a community of learners. Hiking, tandem biking, snowshoeing, rock climbing and kayaking are planned throughout the year. This course requires students to purchase three WVRC 10 pass cards per year to gain access into the WVRC and has a fee for fieldtrips and fitness activities.

Prerequisite: A good mark in PHE10FIT, PHE10 or SENIOR FIT and/or permission from course instructor.

Note: This course is offered in the pm block where students meet, ready to workout at 1:45 pm at the WVRC or in the am block in a morning rotation from 7:30-8:30 am. Students will be required to purchase three WVRC 10 pass cards per year (Approximately $150).  As well, there will be a $100 fee attached to this course for 5-6 fitness classes specifically booked for the class and six fieldtrips planned such as a hike in Cypress Park, Dragon boating, ice skating, laser tag, rock climbing and tandem biking.

YOGA 11 (No PHE Credit)
Reduce stress as you create a strong body and powerful mind.  Yoga 11 is designed to give you the tools necessary to help you develop a healthier and happier lifestyle.  Experience various styles of yoga in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment.  Physical benefits of yoga include improved muscle tone,  strength, flexibility, balance, and improved energy levels.  Mental benefits of yoga include stress management, improved concentration, self-awareness and self-discipline.  Proper body alignment and breathing will be key focus of the course.  This course is open to any body in any condition, male or female.

YOGA 12 (No PHE Credit)

In Yoga 12 you will develop increased self-awareness through poses and breathing exercises.  You will develop and enhanced appreciation, acceptance and understanding of your body.  The program is designed to allow you to experience the benefits of increased strength, focus and concentration. You will learn to be non-judgmental about your own and other’s yoga practice.  Through continued practice, you will deepen your practice, relieve stress, learn to relax and experience the health benefits of yoga.  You will learn the precursors of stress and be able to manage the demands made on you more easily, which will assist you in making responsible personal choices and decisions.  This course is open to any body in any condition, male or female.

200 HOUR – YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE

This course is for students who are interested in teaching yoga as well as for students who are interested in learning more about yoga to enhance their own personal practice. The goal of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is to make students comfortable teaching a basic all levels yoga class. At the completion of the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training students will be qualified yoga teachers. The 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training course follows the guidelines set out by the Yoga Alliance, ensuring the highest educational standards of quality, integrity, and professionalism. Students will learn the tools and skills needed to effectively and safely teach yoga to all levels of students. This course will provide students with an employable certification that will open career opportunities in the health and wellness industry. It will also provide an enriching foundation for students interested in post-secondary studies in the area of health sciences. Students will receive 8 credits for the course.

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