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Physical Education 7/8Course name and abbreviation:Physical Education 7/8, PE 7/8 Grade Level:Grade 7 and 8 Summary of course content and activities:Students will:
Who should be taking this course? For whom is this course designed and intended?A grade 7 student who has successfully completed PE 6 or a grade 8 student who has successfully completed PE 7. Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:The aim of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 physical education program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Major course goals: (Alberta Curriculum)Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits.
Students will understand, experience and appreciate the health benefits that result from physical activity.
Students will interact positively with others.
Students will assume responsibility to lead an active way of life.
Pre-requisite(s):Students taking PE 7 are presumed to have reached the acceptable standard or better in PE 6. Students taking PE 8 are presumed to have reached the acceptable standard or better in PE 7. Number of credits that this course is worth:0 Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:Provided by NSA: Purchased by student: Microsoft Office 97 (or greater) especially Word and Excel Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week’s lesson:Students can expect to complete the course in about 3 hours per week over the course of the year. Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests:There are three major grading periods. 70 hours of physical activity are required for successful completion of this course. NorthStar Academy Canada | |