Physical and Health Education

The goal of teaching physical education and health together is to guide students in developing a meaningful connection to physical that motivates students to engage in physical activity across their lifespan. The Alberta Education Physical Education Program of Studies aims to enable individuals to

Grade 10

develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Alberta Education Health and Life Skill enable students to make wellinformed, healthy choices and develop behaviours that contribute to their well-being and others.

5 CREDITS IB MYP PHE 10, Y5

The goals of the MYP course are for students to use inquiry to explore physical and health education concepts; participate effectively in a variety of contexts; understand the value of physical activity; achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle; collaborate and communicate effectively; build positive relationships and demonstrate social responsibility; and reflect on their learning experiences.

This course comprises five units of inquiry: (1) Endurance, (2) Individual Activities, (3) Personal Movement, (4) Alternative Environments, and (5) Team Games.

Sports Medicine 10

This course offers a foundation for those students who are interested in such careers as Athletic Therapy, Exercise and fitness programming, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine Physician, Kinesiology, Athlete, Coach, Fire Fighter, Paramedics (EMR/EMT), Fitness Instructor, Massage Therapy, or any other of the many Medical and Sport Sciences. The goal of the Sports Medicine program is to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in pursuing the many medical, first aid and sport career opportunities. Through a combination of theory and practical skills exposure, Sports Medicine 10 students will acquire a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology and the prevention and acute care of athletic injuries. There will be an emphasis on applying skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations and experiences. Students will learn basic taping and strapping techniques to prevent and care for common injuries.

This course comprises four units of study: (1) Health Services Foundations, (2) Technical Foundations for Injury Management, (3) First Aid/CPR with AED, and (4) Nutrition and Wellness.

Career and Life Management (CALM) 10

The aim of Career and Life Management (CALM) is to enable students to make wellinformed, considered decisions and choices in all aspects of their lives, developing a strong sense of well-being. CALM encourages learners to respect and understand the world around them and equips them with a skill base appropriate for a learner in the 21st Century. Three units of study comprise CALM: (1) career & Life Choices, (2) Resource Choices, and (3) Personal Choices.

Three units of study comprise this course: (1) Career and Life Choices, (2) Resource Choices, and (3) Personal Choices.

5 CREDITS

3 CREDITS

• Successful completion of this course is a requirement for graduation.

• This course is offered in the summer term for students entering Grade 10 or can be taken as a Grade 10 option course.