Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 11 PE & Health
This course focuses on empowering students to take responsibility for their own health and physical activity levels. Students explore advanced movement sequences, leadership in sports, and the complex relationship between mental health, nutrition, and lifelong fitness.
Personal Fitness and Goal Setting
Students design and implement personalized fitness plans based on self-assessment and specific health goals.
Students use various protocols to measure cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility to establish a starting point.
An exploration of the FITT principle and how to apply overload, progression, and specificity to training.
Movement Competence and Strategy
Focusing on the refinement of complex motor skills and the application of tactical solutions in diverse physical activities.
Students analyze offensive and defensive patterns to improve team performance in games.
Students take on roles as coaches and officials to understand the game from different perspectives.
Breaking down movement patterns to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of injury.
Nutrition and Performance
Examining the role of nutrients in fueling the body for physical activity and daily life.
Students learn how carbohydrates, proteins, and fats fuel different types of physical exertion.
Investigating the importance of fluids and minerals in maintaining cognitive and physical function.
Analyzing how marketing and social media impact dietary choices and self perception.
Mental Health and Resilience
Developing strategies for managing stress, building emotional intelligence, and supporting peers.
Students practice and evaluate various methods for coping with academic and personal stress.
Exploring the barriers to seeking help and how to foster a supportive community.
Analyzing the reciprocal relationship between physical activity and psychological well being.
Healthy Relationships and Safety
Examining the dynamics of healthy connections and personal safety in various environments.
Understanding the importance of clear communication and respect in all types of relationships.
Investigating the social, legal, and health impacts of substance use among youth.
Identifying and evaluating local services that support physical and mental health.
Lifelong Physical Activity
Exploring recreation and physical activities that can be sustained throughout adulthood.
Students engage in activities like hiking or orienteering to connect with nature and fitness.
Exploring sports like tennis, badminton, or golf that can be played individually or in pairs.
Students develop proposals to increase physical activity opportunities in their local area.