Physical Education helps students develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies to live a healthy and physically active life. Students gain an understanding that physical education is integral to a healthy lifestyle and can contribute to people’s pleasure and enhance their lives. Through their participation in PE 1 and 2 courses, students will be able to gain an understanding that physical education:

 

○ Promotes active lifestyles.

○ Challenges thinking in a safe learning environment. 

○ Builds movement competence and confidence. 

○ Develops teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills. 

○ Explores and develops decision-making and risk management. 

○ Creates a safe learning environment that promotes positive physical, psychological and emotional changes. 

○ Develops understandings about the social and cultural significance of movement. 

○ Creates learning pathways.