Resources for
Secondary Schools
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| The
Ontario Secondary School Curriculum |
Ontario
Ministry of Health Public Health Mandatory Program |
| Health
and Physical Education |
Health
Unit Web Pages |
| Healthy
Active Living 9 & 10 pgs. 1-24
Healthy
Living (PPL10)
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable
physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Students will
learn movement skills and principles, ways to improve personal fitness and
physical competence, and safety and injury prevention. They will investigate
issues related to healthy sexuality and the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco,
and other drugs, and will participate in activities designed to develop goal
setting, communication, and social skills.
Healthy
Living (PPL20)
This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable
physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living. Student
learning will include the application of movement principles to refine skills;
participation in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence,
fitness, and health; examination of issues related to healthy sexuality,
healthy eating, substance use and abuse; and the use of informed
decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal
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Healthy
Active Living 11 & 12
Healthy Living (PPL30)
This course focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and
participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that have the
potential to engage students' interest throughout their lives. Students will
be encouraged to develop personal competence in a variety of movement skills
and will be given opportunities to practise goal setting, decision-making,
social, and interpersonal skills. Students will also study the components of
healthy relationships, reproductive health, mental health, and personal
safety.
Healthy Living (PPL40)
This course focuses on the development of a personalized and approach to
healthy active living through participation in a variety of sports and
recreational activities that have the potential to engage students' interest
throughout their lives. Students will develop and implement personal physical
fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their
decision-making, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to
enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
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Healthy
Living (PPZ30) Grade 11
This course helps students develop a personalized approach to healthy living.
Students will examine the factors that affect their own health and the health
of individuals as members of the community. They will learn about the
components of the Vitality approach to healthy living - an initiative that
promotes healthy eating, an active lifestyle, and a positive self-image.
Throughout this course, students will develop the skills necessary to take
charge of and improve their own health, as well as to encourage others to lead
healthy lives.
Prerequisite: None |
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Exercise
Science (PSE4U) Grade 12
This course focuses on the study of human movement and of systems, factors and
principles involved in human development. Students will learn about the
effects of physical activity on health and performance, the evolution of
physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual's
participation in physical activity. The course prepares students for
university programs in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, and sports
administration.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 university or university/college preparation
course in science, or any Grade 11 or 12 open course in health and physical
education.
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| Social
Sciences & Humanities |
Health
Unit Web Pages |
| Family
Studies 9 & 10 Pg 4 -28
Food &
Nutrition (HFN 10/HFN20)
This course explores the factors that affect attitudes and decisions about
food, examines current issues of body image and food marketing, and is
grounded in the scientific study of nutrition. Students will learn how to make
informed food choices and how to prepare foods, and will investigate our
Canadian food heritage and food industries, as well as global food issues. The
course also introduces students to research to food and nutrition. |
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| Family
Studies 11 & 12 Pg 1-25
Living &
Working with Children (HPW3C)
This course focuses on the well being of children in families and community
settings. Students will study child behaviour and child development in the
context of relationships with parents and other in the community, and will
learn through research and by observing and interacting with children. This
course prepares students for further study of children, familiarizes them with
occupational opportunities related to working with children, and introduces
them to skills used in researching and investigation children's behaviour in
response to others.
Living
Spaces & Shelter (HLS3O)
Overall Expectations: By the end of this course, students will:
- Identify
legal, economic, and social considerations involved in acquiring and
financing a home;
- demonstrate
an understanding of elements and principles of design relating to home
environments;
- describe the
home furnishings and equipment required to meet diverse needs.
Parenting
(HPC30)
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to promote the positive
and healthy nurturing of children, with particular emphasis on the critical
importance of the early years to human development. Students will learn how to
meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate and discipline
effectively, and guide early behaviour. They will have practical experiences
with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and will learn skills in researching
and investigating questions relating to parenting.
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Food
& Nutrition Science (HFA4M)
Issues in Human Growth & Development (HHG4M)
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human
development throughout the life cycle, with particular emphasis on enhancing
growth and development. Students will examine how early brain and child
development are linked to lifelong learning, health, and well-being, and will
develop child-care and human-relationship skills through practical experience
in a community setting. This course also refines students' skills used in
researching and investigation issues related to human growth and development.
Parenting & Human Development (9HPD4E)
This course prepares students for occupations involving older children, and
for the responsibility of parenting, with emphasis on school age and
adolescent children. Students will learn, through practical experience in the
community, how early child development affects later development, success in
school, and personal and social well-being throughout life, and how children
and parents change over time. This course also develops students' skills in
researching and investigating carious aspects of parenting and human
development.
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