Important considerations for Physical Education classes:
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Students are expected to have appropriate footwear and clothing for gym activities i.e.: sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts and runners.
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Attendance Policy: If the student needs to be excused from participation in Phys. Ed. class for medical reasons, they must report to the gym with a note from a guardian or medical professional.
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Students may be required to make up participation hours in the fitness room to obtain the credit if they have many absences
Parents/Guardians of grade 11 & 12 students in the 75% out option will be required to review the student’s physical activity plan and sign a Parent Declaration and Consent Form acknowledging their approval of the chosen activities and acceptance of the responsibility for risk management, safety, and supervision. Parents/Guardians will also be required to verify the entries of the student’s physical activity log through a sign-off procedure.
Health / Physical Education (10F)
Grade 9 HEPE is split into 2 portions, Physical Education and Health. The Health units include Game Type and Strategies, Fitness Management, Safety and Human Sexuality. 50% of a student’s overall mark comes from the work completed in the Health units, with the remaining 50% coming from Physical Education. In the Phys. Ed portion of the course, Grade 9 students meet in a co-ed setting and participate in a variety of units ranging from Non-Traditional Games to Volleyball and Basketball. Classes are run in the following manner: fitness warm up involving at least one of cardiovascular conditioning, muscle flexibility or toning, followed by the daily activity generally beginning with drills or strategy discussion and finishing with actual game situations. Evaluation criteria include fitness tests, self-evaluation and teacher evaluation based on an individual’s level of participation.
Health / Physical Education (20F)
Grade 10 HEPE is split into 2 portions, Physical Education and Health. The Health units covered include Fitness Management, Safety, Personal/ Social Management and Healthy Lifestyles. 50% of a student’s overall mark comes from the work completed in the Health units with the remaining 50% coming from Physical Education. In the Phys. Ed portion of the course, Grade 10 students meet in a co-ed setting and participate in various units ranging from Non-Traditional Games to Football and Badminton. Classes are run in the following manner: fitness warm up involving cardiovascular conditioning, muscle flexibility or toning, followed by the daily activity generally beginning with drills or strategy discussion and finishing with actual game situations. Evaluation criteria includes, self-evaluation and teacher evaluation of skills based on an individual’s level of participation.
Health & Physical Education (30F/40F)
The Active Healthy Lifestyle 30F and 40F compulsory full-credit courses are designed to help youth take greater ownership of their own physical fitness, to encourage them to seek out activities that interest them, and to engage in active lifestyles into their futures. Students in HEPE 30F will study topics related to fitness management, mental health, substance use and abuse prevention, and the social impact of sport. Students in HEPE 40F will study topics related to fitness management, nutrition, social/ emotional health and personal development.
W.C. Miller provides two themed approaches for students to obtain these courses at the 30F and 40F levels. Grade 11 and Grade 12 students will be mixed within each themed class.
HEPE Fitness Centered Approach - This course emphasizes active participation in a fitness-oriented class. Students will work hard each day through numerous workouts, keeping the body functioning at a high-level. In this course, students will chart their progress, building positive results as they push themselves to achieve success. As part of earning a credit for this course, students will be required to submit a personal fitness portfolio containing elements such as a fitness plan, physical activity log, or journal entries. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a Complete or Incomplete designation. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 65% for in-class physical activity participation and complete all health assignments to obtain the credit.
HEPE Traditional Sports and Games - This course places an emphasis on active participation in a wide variety of large group games and traditional sports. Programs are structured so that the duration, intensity, and frequency of activities motivate students to meet their individual goals. Students will focus on different activities or sports each week, including some fitness/ weight training, to give a variety of experiences that can contribute to lifelong physical activity. Students will be graded for completion of the course with a Complete or Incomplete designation. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 65% for in-class physical activity participation and complete all health assignments to obtain the credit.
Health & Physical Education 40F 25%/75%
The Active Healthy Lifestyle 40F course offered in a 25% in class/75% independent format is designed for individuals who are self-motivated. It was created to help youth take greater ownership of their own physical fitness, to encourage them to seek out activities that interest them independently, and to engage in active lifestyles into their futures. The student is required to obtain 85 hours of physical activity outside of class, in which 55 hours need to be at a moderate intensity level. Students are required to chart their progress weekly, schedule meetings with teacher and perform 3 fitness tests to show progress within their plan. The in-class portion of the course will cover topics related to fitness management, nutrition, social/ emotional health and personal development. In order to be considered for this course, students are required to fill out an application during course selection stating why this course works for them, as well as a descriptive plan showing how they will obtain the hours required.
Hockey Skills (11G)
The W.C. Miller Hockey Canada Skills Academy allows local school boards the opportunity to work together with Minor Hockey Associations and Hockey Canada to offer hockey as an academic option to any student wishing to participate in the program. The role of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy is to: provide additional skills training for minor hockey aged players, supplement, not compete with, the existing programs run by Altona Minor Hockey, provide emphasis on individual skill development and academic achievement and create an environment for skill development which will enhance game performance. Hockey Skills 11G introduces the student to all aspects of skating, shooting, passing, and puck control. The course consists of on-ice, off-ice, and classroom sessions.
Hockey Skills (21G) Prerequisite: Hockey Skills (11G)
The W.C. Miller Hockey Canada Skills Academy allows local school boards the opportunity to work together with Minor Hockey Associations and Hockey Canada to offer hockey as an academic option to any student wishing to participate in the program. The role of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy is to: provide additional skills training for minor hockey aged players, supplement, not compete with, the existing programs run by Altona Minor Hockey, provide emphasis on individual skill development and academic achievement, and create an environment for skill development which will enhance game performance. Hockey Skills 21G is a progression from Hockey Skills 11G in the skill development areas of skating, shooting, passing, and puck control. Students are also introduced to team and positional play. The course consists of on-ice, off-ice, and classroom sessions.
Hockey Skills (31G) Prerequisite: Hockey Skills (21G)
The W.C. Miller Hockey Canada Skills Academy allows local school boards the opportunity to work together with Minor Hockey Associations and Hockey Canada to offer hockey as an academic option to any student wishing to participate in the program. The role of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy is to: provide additional skills training for minor hockey aged players, supplement, not compete with, the existing programs run by Altona Minor Hockey, provide emphasis on individual skill development and academic achievement, and create an environment for skill development which will enhance game performance. Hockey Skills 31G is a progression from Hockey Skills 21G in the skill development areas of skating, shooting, passing, and puck control. Students will also learn positional play in all three zones of the ice as well as concepts and ideas related to special teams play. The course consists of on-ice, off- ice, and classroom sessions. Students will earn certification in the Sport Manitoba Respect in Sport course as well as Concussion Awareness.