PPL2O – Healthy Active Living Education

Grade 10, Open

Course Description

This course enables students to further develop the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop movement competence and personal fitness skills that support lifelong active living. Students also examine factors that contribute to healthy development, personal well-being, and positive relationships. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and understanding how individual choices affect both personal health and the broader community. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.

Course Outline

Unit	Duration
Unit 1: Active Living and Physical Fitness	27 hours
Unit 2: Movement Competence	27 hours
Mid-Semester Point	–
Unit 3: Healthy Living	27 hours
Unit 4: Personal and Social Skills	27 hours
Final Assessment	2 hours
Total	110 hours

Resources Required

Access to online course materials, a device with internet connection, writing tools, and appropriate space or equipment to safely participate in physical activities, fitness logs, and health-related assignments.

Key Skills Developed

Personal fitness, movement competence, healthy decision-making, self-awareness, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creative thinking, and relationship-building skills.

Assessment

Category	Weight
Knowledge & Understanding	25%
Thinking & Inquiry	25%
Communication	25%
Application	25%

Tips for Success

Stay organized by checking announcements, your mailbox, and the course calendar daily for updates and due dates. Plan 1–2 hours each day for focused study, participation in physical activities, and completion of assignments or fitness logs. Communicate regularly with your teacher, ask questions, request feedback, and report any challenges promptly. Actively engage in all learning activities, maintain a positive mindset, and take responsibility for your health, fitness, and overall well-being to succeed in this course.