The mission statement of St. Andrew’s College is “the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen." It is through Health & Physical Education that the students are able to exercise their bodies. The kinesthetic learning style of boys, coupled with their love for sport and exercise, has made health and physical education a very popular choice for students at St. Andrew’s College.
Our campus offers world class facilities, which allows the implementation of an exciting and varied curriculum. The teaching philosophy of the Health & Physical Education Department is to expose our students to a large variety of activities through the delivery of informative courses. The main goal of our program is to promote healthy active living within a fun and enjoyable environment, while fostering positive lifestyle habits. A practical balanced approach, which focuses on the development of an individual’s physical, social, and personal skills, will help students meet with success in the future beyond St. Andrew’s College.
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, the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, and will participate in activities designed to develop goal-setting, communication, and social skills.
Note: The in-class health education component of this course comprises 40% of the total course time.
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.
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. Students will also study the history, culture, and sociology of sport.