Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 4 PE & Health
A comprehensive physical education and health curriculum focused on developing motor competence, personal safety, and emotional resilience. Students explore the connection between physical activity and mental well-being through collaborative play and informed health choices.
Mastery in Motion
Students refine fundamental movement skills and apply them to complex games and creative sequences.
Developing agility and spatial awareness through varied running, jumping, and dodging patterns.
Improving coordination through throwing, catching, and rhythmic movement patterns.
Using the body to communicate ideas and feelings through structured and improvised dance.
The Engine Within
An exploration of how the body functions and the impact of daily habits on physical fitness.
Understanding the circulatory system and the benefits of aerobic activity.
Learning safe ways to improve muscular strength and joint range of motion.
Developing individualized plans to improve specific components of physical fitness.
Fueling for Life
Investigating nutrition, food choices, and the social factors that influence eating habits.
Identifying the roles of different food groups in providing energy and supporting growth.
Critically analyzing how advertising and social media influence what we eat.
Exploring how heritage and community shape our eating experiences and traditions.
Navigating Relationships
Building social-emotional skills to manage conflict, practice empathy, and maintain healthy boundaries.
Developing assertive communication techniques to resolve disagreements respectfully.
Identifying different forms of bullying and learning how to be an active bystander.
Recognizing physical cues of stress and practicing mindfulness and coping strategies.
Safety and Community Health
Learning to identify risks in the environment and taking responsibility for personal and community safety.
Basic safety procedures for physical activity and recognizing common hazards.
Understanding the impact of digital footprints and maintaining privacy online.
Examining the effects of substances like caffeine and tobacco on the developing body.