The aim of the Physical Education program is to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. By participating in activities in the school and within the community, students will gain experience in a wide variety of activities, explore physical abilities and improve fitness levels. Students will understand that fitness impacts well-being and body image. Communicating with others in and through a variety of activities, students will continue to develop a sense of fair play, citizenship, and exercise their leadership abilities. Students will discover the importance and excitement of active living for life; set goals; and challenge themselves to develop the habits of an active, healthy lifestyle.

What's it like to take Physical Education related courses at Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School? Click on the links below to get a flavour for some of the courses that we offer at Scarlett!

What's it like to take PHYSICAL EDUCATION? Click here to watch introductory video

What's it like to take LEADERSHIP? Click here to watch introductory video

What's it like to take SPORTS PERFORMANCE? Click here to watch introductory video

What's it like to take SPORTS MEDICINE? Click here to watch introductory video

Physical Education 10

No Prerequisite Required

Physical Education 10 is a compulsory course for Grade 10 students as it is a required course for a High School Diploma.

• Focuses on the development of an active life style through a wide range of activities 
• Will include activities such as team and individual games, aquatics, dance, fitness and lifetime activities

Physical Education 20

Physical Education 20 is an complementary course (i.e. option course) for all high school students who have successfully completed Physical Education 10. The focus of the Physical Education 20 program shifts from the traditional activities to a program that is centered on a series of lifetime activities.  Greater emphasis is placed upon personal choice, personal responsibility and volunteerism. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities in the school and within the community; they will gain further experience in a wide variety of activities, explore their physical abilities and improve their fitness level. Students will increase their understanding that fitness impacts well-being and body image. Communicating with others in and through a variety of activities, students will continue to develop a sense of fair play, citizenship, and exercise their leadership abilities. Students will expand their understanding of the importance and excitement of active living for life; set goals; and challenge themselves to further develop the habits of an active, healthy lifestyle. A fee is charged for off-site activities and transportation. 

Physical Education 30

Physical Education 30 is an complementary course (i.e. option course) for all high school students who have successfully completed Physical Education 20. Extensive travel to off-site activities is required in this course and attendance is mandatory. Class times are altered to meet travel times, requiring students to leave early in the morning, over the lunch hour or returning to the school after the final bell. A fee is charged for off-site activities and transportation. 

Off-site activities may include but not limited to camping, canoeing/kayaking, dance, sailing, scuba diving, golfing, wall climbing, squash / racquetball, curling, bowling, and yoga.

* P.E 30 is a fully accredited course for some university faculty entrance requirements

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine is an elective course consisting of up to five credits. The introduction to sports medicine curriculum offers a logical beginning for those students who are interested in such fields as sports medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, medicine, physical education, basic first aid, or for your own life long personal use.

Introductory Sports Medicine Modules (2022-2023)

HSS 1010 - Health Services Foundations

Students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge and skills to prepare for further studies in career pathways in health, recreation and community services. Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer and community support settings are reviewed.

REC 1020 - Injury Management 1

Students learn prevention, assessment and management techniques related to injuries that may occur during recreation and sporting events and activities.

REC 1030 - Technical Foundations for Injury Management

Students explain basic taping and wrapping fundamentals, explore the role of the athletic therapist, identify first-aid supplies, describe common injuries, and apply basic taping and wrapping techniques to various body regions.

HCS 1050 - Musculoskeletal System

Students explore the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, gain an understanding of conditions of the
musculoskeletal system and an appreciation for the benefits of practising a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual,
family, peers and community.

HCS 1910 - HCS Project A

Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant. 

Sports Medicine

Introductory Sports Performance Modules (2022-2023)

HSS 1020 - Nutrition and Wellness

Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and
social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on
nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages. 

HSS 1040 - Developing Maturity and Independence

Students examine adolescent development in the context of life-span development. Students gain an appreciation for
developing strategies to achieve and maintain health and wellness through physical, emotional, social, intellectual and
moral development. Students explore how adolescents can develop positive relationships and roles in the community and
outline family and community resources available to support the healthy growth and development of teens as they
develop maturity and independence on their journey to adulthood. 

REC 1040 - Foundations for Training 1

Students apply basic training and movement principles to health-related and performance-related components of fitness training. Students create fitness activities and develop a basic individual fitness plan to achieve goals for health-related and performance-related components.

REC 1050 - Sport Psychology 1

Students assess the impact of mental fitness on optimal sport, artistic and/or academic performance and motivation. Students examine and demonstrate strategies to strengthen mental fitness, including relaxation, visualization and positive self-talk.

REC 1910 - REC Project A

Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.