Welcome to the Health and Physical Education Department
Healthy active living benefits both individuals and society in many ways, including increasing productivity, improving morale, decreasing absenteeism, reducing health-care costs, and heightening personal satisfaction. There is a growing body of scientific research indicating that involvement in daily physical activity leads to improved academic performance.
- The health and physical education curriculum has been designed to provide learning experiences that help students realize their potential in life.
- Students develop an understanding of the importance of physical fitness, health, and well-being and the factors that contribute to them; a personal commitment to daily vigorous physical activity; and positive health behaviours, skills and knowledge they require to participate in physical activities throughout their lives.
- This practical, balanced approach helps students move successfully through secondary school and beyond.