The aim of our Physical Education Department is to provide a program of studies that integrates the four outcomes of our provincial curriculum. We teach about skill, interpersonal relationships, a lifelong commitment to and health benefits derived from physical activity. These outcomes are taught through activities in both school and alternate site environments.

Our teachers work with our students to achieve responsible citizenship, teamwork along with individual achievement and competency. There are a variety of new activities and sports introduced at the physical education 20 – 30 levels.

Alberta Education requires all students to take Physical Education 10. Physical Education 20 and 30 are optional courses whose curriculum stresses lifetime activities. Areas of study include individual sports and lifetime outdoor activities. A student can also specialize into to our Sports Performance 15, 25 and 35 as well as Sports Medicine 15, 25 and 35. 

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Ken Rose  Curriculum Leader Physical Education 

Courses

Physical Education supports you in acquiring skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities. You will gain experience within various physical activities assisting you in further understanding health and wellness benefits, promoting positive interactions and leading an active lifestyle.

Physical Education 10 - 5 credits

Required for High School graduation
Students will participate in a variety of team activities and sports where the emphasis is on physical fitness, basic sport skills, strategies, rules, knowledge and understanding of techniques. There are a number of compulsory units however students will also choose from a variety of activities for the rest of their class curriculum. The course stresses cooperation, sportsmanship, self-discipline and active participation.

Successful completion of the 5 credit course allows enrollment in P.E. 20.

Physical Education 20 - 5 credits (A one term 3-credit course is available)

Prerequisite: approved pass from Physical Education 10
Students will participate in individual lifetime-oriented activities. Due to the off-campus nature of the course, classes will require travel time outside of the regular timetable. Activities include badminton, bowling, broomball, curling, dance, tennis, golf, disk golf, speed skating, dance and kayaking. A snow-shoe unit culminates in a one-day trip to Kananaskis. The 5 credit course has a service component of 4 hours.

Successful completion of the 5 credit course allows enrollment in PE 30.
If students are unable to enroll in the 5 credit Physical Education option due to academic programming, a 3 credit course may be available based on approval from guidance.  This course would have a service component of 2 hours and would still allow for enrollment in PE 30.

Physical Education 30 - 5 credits

Prerequisite: Physical Education 20 (3 or 5 credit courses)
This course emphasizes individual off-campus activities and leadership skills. A leadership component will be provided as a valuable opportunity for individual growth. Course activities may include dance, rock climbing, curling, bowling, badminton, low organizational games, kayaking, squash, and golf. The highlight of the course is an outdoor unit culminating in a three-day camping trip in Kananaskis.

The Physical Education 30 course may be used for university entrance in some situations.