Program Overview
The Lord Beaverbrook Physical Education program emphasizes active living with a focus on developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Physical Education provides equitable opportunities for all students to realize the benefits of participation in physical activity.
Course Sequence
Course Evaluation
The LBHS Physical Education program utilizes formative assessment or assessment for learning as our primary evaluation tool. The assessment is continuous, ongoing and recorded daily and provides students the opportunity to improve their learning and find success. A student's progress is based on their ability to meet the Alberta Program of Studies outcomes and is reported on a bi-monthly/monthly basis. Percentile determinations for reporting are based on rubrics and are consistent across the program.
Students are evaluated based on the following General Outcomes
- Activity - Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities
- Benefits Health - Students will understand, experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity
- Cooperation - Students will interact positively with others
- Do It Daily - Students will assume responsibility to lead an active way of life
Transportation
Transportation to all off-site locations is provided by our school bus only! Students missing departure times are not allowed alternative transportation and/or to drive themselves to the off-site location. They must remain at the school and follow their teachers’ directions/assignments.
Fitness Centre
Students wishing to use the Fitness Centre after instructional hours may participate in the Lifting Club. The Lifting Club runs after school, Monday through Thursday. (Dependent on available supervision by LBHS staff)
Physical Education 10 (5 Credits)
It has become increasingly evident that personal health and fitness are a key focus of attention within today’s society. Through a well-balanced introductory physical education course, we hope to contribute to the development of the physical, intellectual, social and emotional aspects of the individual student. Students will take part in a variety of team and individual activities, low-organized games, and weekly functional fitness training. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to explore activities in a variety of offsite environments including tennis, 5-pin bowling and wallyball. Participation in the offsite activities is optional and carries a minimal fee to cover the cost of instruction and facility rentals.
Note: Achieving credit in this course is required to receive a High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement. Specific information and paperwork will be relayed to students during the first week of the semester.
Physical Education 10 (3 Credits)
This program follows similar programming and assessment as the 5-Credit PE 10 course but is term-based rather than semester-based. A strong emphasis is placed on effective communication, cooperation, etiquette, fair play, effort, and making choices that are appropriate for active living. This program is a great option for those students that wish to complete their high school physical education requirements with a less traditional, athletic/skill-based structure.
Note: Achieving credit in this course is required to receive a High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement.
Physical Education 20 / 30 (5 Credits)
Students will continue to build on team and individual activities and take part in a variety of lifetime leisure pursuits such as 10-pin bowling, curling, golf, hiking, in-line skating, canoeing, racquetball, tennis, indoor bouldering/wall climbing and other alternate fitness activities.
It is recommended that students enrolled in this course have received a mark of 65% in Physical Education 10. A general course fee is required to cover the cost of off-campus activities and expert instructors. Specific information and paperwork regarding fees will be relayed to students during the first week of the semester.
Girls Physical Education 10 and Girls Fitness & Wellness (6 Credits)
Girls will be introduced to a variety of individual and team sports emphasizing personal fitness, health and teamwork. Students will have a chance to explore different games and activities in various settings including gym space, fitness centre, outdoor field, community walks, as well as offsite activities.
Girls will establish a connection with their mental and physical health and how to better take care of themselves through different female centered activities including yoga, spin class, Pilates, and barre. Wellness topics will include nutrition, body image, methods of coping with stress and goal setting.
Note: Achieving credit in the Girls Physical Education 10 portion of this course is required to receive a High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement. A general course fee is charged to cover the cost of off-site activities and guest instructors. Specific information and paperwork will be relayed to students during the first week of the semester.
Physical Education 10 and Yoga (6 Credits)
Girls will be introduced to a variety of individual and team sports emphasizing personal fitness, health and teamwork. Students will have a chance to explore different games and activities in various settings including gym space, fitness centre, outdoor field, community walks, as well as offsite activities.
Girls will establish a connection with their mental and physical health and how to better take care of themselves through different female-centred activities including yoga, spin class, Pilates, and barre. Wellness topics will include nutrition, body image, methods of coping with stress and goal setting.
Note: Achieving credit in the Girls Physical Education 10 portion of this course is required to receive a High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement. A general course fee is charged to cover the cost of off-site activities and guest instructors. Specific information and paperwork will be relayed to students during the first week of the semester.
