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indicates courses are offered in this schoolBeginne r Dance 9 Multi-Spor t 9 Phys ical Ed ucation 9 Socc er Center 9 Dance 10 Multi-Spor t 10 Fitne ss fo r Life (PE1 0 - Girl s) Fitne ss fo r Life (PE1 0 - Boys) Phys ical Ed ucation 10 Socc er Center 10 Adventure To urism 11 Athlet ic Leadership 11 Dance - Ch oreograp hy 11 Dance Perfor mance 11 Female F itness 1 1 Multi-Spor t 11 Outdoo r Recr eation 11 Penticton Secondary
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indicates courses are offered in this schoolPhys ical Ed ucation 11 Self De fense 11 Socc er Center 11 Superf it 11 Triathlon Traini ng 11 Weigh t Train ing 11 Dance - Ch oreograp hy 12 Dance Perfor mance 12 Multi-Spor t 12 Phys ical Ed ucation 12 Superf it 12 Penticton Secondary
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10
Pre-requisite: PE 9 Through participation in a variety of activities, students will develop skills and knowledge at levels that are appropriate to their
development in the pursuit of life long health and well being. As levels increase, knowledge, skills and attitudes are refined.
Suggested activities may be selected from the movement categories of: Games, Individual and Dual Dance, Outdoor pursuits, Gymnastics, Aquatics and Track and Field. Two active health units are required each year. ―Specialty‖ PE courses may be offered in conjunction with ConnectEd (SD67‘s Distributed Learning Centre). These courses are usually offered in a blended fashion, which means student usually work at their local schools or with affiliate organizations. These courses focus on various specialty sports, such as hockey, swim or skiing. The courses have an online component and usually leverage athletes‘ connections with outside agencies and/or clubs.
BEGINNER DANCE 9
Pre-requisite: No previous experience required.
This course is an introduction into dance. We will cover a number of different genres focusing on technique and performance and students will have the opportunity to create their own dance pieces. Students will learn to constructively criticize dance performances and will reflect on their own abilities as a means to improve. We will also look at the history of dance and the role it plays in society.
MULTI-SPORT 9 MULTI-SPORT 10 MULTI-SPORT 11 MULTI-SPORT 12
This program is for the developing and gifted grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 athlete who wants to participate at a high level in more than one sport. The program is a four credit course offered outside the timetable. Students will focus on high level skill
development, sport strategies and sport specific training programs in volleyball, basketball and a third sport focus of their choice. The third sport focus may be either an individual or team sport offered in either the school or community programs. All academy students must participate in three sport seasons. Students must apply for entrance and will be interviewed by a panel for acceptance.
DANCE 10
Pre-requisite: Completion of Dance 9 or previous dance experience. This is NOT an introductory course.
This course continues with genres of dance covered in Dance 9, while adding on a few new ones such as Broadway jazz and lyrical. Students will have more opportunities to choreograph their own pieces in this course and will research the work of several famous choreographers. Students will improve their ability to critique a dance performance and will learn how to be a successful member of a dance ensemble. Opportunities for school performances will be offered in this class.
FITNESS FOR LIFE – (PE10 BOYS)
Fitness For Life is a boy‘s only PE course that is designed for students who desire an opportunity to develop their health and fitness through more specific programs besides sport-based units and activities. Fitness For Life students will investigate and participate in activities which will address their personal needs. All P.E. 10 curricular requirements will be satisfied and students will receive graduation credit upon completion of the course. More importantly, it is hoped that students will make gains not only in personal health and fitness, but also in lifestyle choices and academic achievement. In Fitness For Life, a pre and post fitness testing regime will be used to measure performance outcomes. Weaknesses identified through testing will help students to determine their personal goals and to direct their training. Achievement of these goals will involve a variety of cardio, resistance and flexibility training programs. Students will have access to pedometers, heart rate monitors, skinfold calipers, and intermittent fitness testing to measure their progress.
FITNESS FOR LIFE – (PE10 GIRLS)
Fitness For Life is a girl‘s only PE course that is designed for students who desire an opportunity to develop their health and fitness through more specific programs besides sport-based units and activities. Fitness For Life students will investigate and participate in activities which will address their personal needs. All P.E. 10 curricular requirements will be satisfied and students will receive graduation credit upon completion of the course. More importantly, it is hoped that students will make gains not only in personal health and fitness, but also in lifestyle choices and academic achievement. In Fitness For Life, a pre and post fitness testing regime will be used to measure performance outcomes. Weaknesses identified through testing will help students to determine their personal goals and to direct their training. Achievement of these goals will involve a variety of cardio, resistance and flexibility training programs. Students will have access to pedometers, heart rate monitors, skinfold calipers, and intermittent fitness testing to measure their progress.
SOCCER CENTER 9 SOCCER CENTER 10 SOCCER CENTER 11
Co-requisite: Students must be enrolled in South Okanagan Youth Soccer
The Objectives of the Soccer Center are as follows:
To provide an elite soccer school program to the serious, committed student-athletes affiliated with SOYSA.
To offer outstanding technical soccer instruction in a focused class environment committed to athlete development.
To provide athletes with a support network for continued development andeducational opportunities. To monitor academic achievement
of student athletes focused on soccer excellence.
To introduce athlete development concepts in theareas of: skills, systems, strategies, fitness, injury management, nutrition and personal planning.
To introduce athletes to the highest level of soccer programs available under the direction of
certified teachers, SOYSA coaches, BC Soccer
Association, and top coaches from College, University and Institutes.
ADVENTURE TOURISM 11
The course exposes students to the potential career opportunities in Adventure tourism. Students will gain knowledge and skills in outdoor education activities. Students will have the option to expand their experience through a career prep course. The course will combine classroom sessions with technical skill introductions and on site specific training. Practical field trips and experiences will have additional costs depending on the activities undertaken.
ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP 11
Athletic Leadership 11 is a hands on course exposing students to the different aspects of the wide world sports. Students will acquire leadership skills and theory specific to the field of athletics. Students will develop practical skills relating to coaching, officiating, athletic injuries, and event management and will have the opportunity to obtain certification. This course will include involvement in school and community athletics such as coaching, intramurals, spirit days, media relations, and team management.
CHOREOGRAPHY 11
DANCE - CHOREOGRAPHY 12
Pre-requisites for both: Completion of dance 10 or a minimum of 5 years dance experience or by audition.
In this course students will learn about the components of successful choreography. They will critique dance performances in terms of the choreography and
will be required to create a number of pieces. Dance technique will be covered in this class with a focus on ways to
creatively modify steps to fit particular styles of choreography. Opportunities for school
performances of student-created pieces will be offered in this class.
DANCE PERFORMANCE 11 DANCE PERFORMANCE 12
Pre-requisites for both: Completion of dance 10 or a minimum of 5 years dance experience
or by audition.
Dance Performance 11 continues to expand upon the technique learned in previous courses. Students will be
members of a dance performance troupe and will be expected to perform a number of times throughout the course. Students will have the opportunity to do some choreography in this course, but the main focus will be on dance technique and performance. Activities will be done focusing on the aspects of a good performance and students will critique their own past performances to find ways to improve.
FEMALE FITNESS 11
Pre-requisite: PE 10
This course has been developed to offer female students a wide variety of personal programs and group experiences in the pursuit of a lifelong appreciation for exercise and healthy lifestyle. After mandatory P.E. programs are finished students will have the opportunity to be exposed to the latest fitness sports. The course will be comprised of active fitness classes catering to ALL fitness levels. Nutrition seminars will also be given.
OUTDOOR RECREATION 11
Outdoor Recreation is designed to introduce the basics of outdoor
experiences through working together as a group to build trust and confidence in each other while appreciating the local
environment. This course will build upon the student‘s knowledge of outdoor activities with safety and cooperation as the key components. The students will be taught a variety of outdoor skills through classroom and field instruction. Students will help organize class activities with the help of local qualified resource
individuals. This course will help create an appreciation for healthy recreational experiences focused on student
responsibility. Evaluation will be based on performance in both group and individual settings. Activities will include: rockclimbing, camping, snowshoeing, hiking, skiing (downhill and x-country) snowboarding, geocaching, outdoor survival, archery.
SELF DEFENSE 11
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that uses the aggressive energy of an attacker against the attacker. Aikido is a form of self-defense that promotes fitness and co- ordination through stretching and movements. It is non-violent conflict resolution for physical aggression. Problem solving skills are developed for bullying and physical aggression. Aikido stresses the need for a healthy and relaxed body. This course has a 2 or 4 credit version. Check what is available at your school.
SUPERFIT 11
Pre-requisite: PE 10
SUPERFIT 12
Pre-requisite: Superfit 11
The Co-Ed course offers the motivated student an opportunity to focus on a personalized training regime. Their program will emphasize all aspects of total fitness. This is a course is for intense female and male athletes competing in individual and team sports in the school system or community programs. This course is a must for students who want to improve their performance and fitness levels for their chosen sports.
TRIATHLON SPORT TRAINING 11
This coed course about the exciting sport of triathlon is suited either to students who are new to the sport or who are
experienced triathletes. The program will provide students with valuable experiences through exposure to career opportunities, training concepts, and races of varying distances. Students will receive instruction in coaching theory and participate in an athletic triathlon-based training program. They will also learn the value of
community involvement through an integrated volunteer component,
interacting with a variety of age groups in the local sports community. Students will also be involved in planning and helping run special triathlon events. Triathlon Sport Training is an action-packed course geared to students who enjoy fitness and want to learn more about the fantastic lifelong sport of triathlon!
WEIGHT TRAINING 11
This course is designed to introduce the development of fitness through the use of weight training. Weight Training 11 will reinforce and augment theories and practices in the field of Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE). Students will determine their fitness objectives, design and implement a PRE program relative to those goals. In addition to the safe and practical use of weight training facilities, students will explore the facts and fallacies relative to nutrition, supplementation, and technology associated with fitness through weight training. This course is designed to be an experimental learning situation through the use of weight training equipment and practical demonstrations. Evaluation will be based on performance in group and individual settings. Blended weight training courses may be offered in conjunction with ConnectEd (SD67‘s Distributed Learning Centre). This means students usually work at their local schools or with affiliate organizations. These courses focus on various specialty sports, such as hockey, swim or skiing. The courses have an online component and usually leverage athletes‘ connections with outside agencies and/or clubs.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12
Prerequisite: PE 11
These courses are divided into units of four dimensions: Performance Activities, Leisure Activities, Active Health and Personal Development.
Selected activities will emphasize skill development, participation and knowledge; building upon the foundations established at the junior level and focusing on refining knowledge, skills and attitudes. Active Health will include theory and personal planning. Personal Development includes applied problem solving, communication, leadership skills, first aid, tournament planning andcommunity involvement preparing students to become active, healthy, productive adults.