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Some of the learning standards in the PHE curriculum address topics that some students and their parents or guardians may feel more comfortable addressing at home. Detailed information about opting for alternative delivery can be found on the Ministry policy website. |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
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strategies for goal-setting and self-motivation |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
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influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships<
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Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: physical |
Elaboration: how students’ bodies are growing and changing during puberty and adolescence (e.g., identifying changes to body and self-concept) |
Keyword: emotional |
Elaboration: how students’ thoughts and feelings might evolve or change during puberty and adolescence (e.g., managing impulses and intense feelings) |
Keyword: social |
Elaboration: how students interact with others and how their relationships might evolve or change during puberty and adolescence (e.g., recognizing that personal boundaries may change over time and ongoing consent is required; demonstrating situational awareness and responding to social cues – such as changes in mood) |
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signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: signs and symptoms |
Elaboration: could include:problems sleepingrestlessnessloss of appetite and energywanting to be away from friends and/or family |
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physical, emotional, and social aspects of psychoactive substance use and potential behaviours |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: psychoactive substance |
Elaboration: could include:alcoholtobaccoillicit drugssolvents |
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consequences of bullying, stereotyping, and discrimination |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
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strategies to protect themselves and others from potential abuse, exploitation, and harm in a variety of settings
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Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: strategies to protect themselves and others |
Elaboration: strategies include:knowing their right not to be abusedthe importance of giving and receiving consentbeing assertiveavoiding and reporting potentially unsafe situations (e.g., identifying gender-based violence)using the Internet safely by identifying tricks and lures used by predators (online and offline)cultivating an awareness of intimate partner violence and potential risk factors (e.g., imbalances in the relations such as age, economic status, and being under the influence of alcohol or drugs)not stopping and talking to/ helping someone if they do not want to or feel it may be unsafedeveloping an awareness of abusive and harmful behaviours, including those comprised in sexual harassment, abuse, and dating violence |
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basic principles for responding to emergencies including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) learning |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: responding to emergencies |
Elaboration: basic principles include:following safety guidelineshaving an emergency response planknowing how to get help |
Keyword: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) learning |
Elaboration: ELABORATIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT |
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sources of health information |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: sources of health information |
Elaboration: could include:medical professionalswebsitesmagazine and TV advertisementsretail stores (e.g., vitamin/supplement stores) |
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potential short- and long-term consequences of health decisions, including those involving physical activity, healthy eating, sleep routines, and technology |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
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healthy sexual decision making
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Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: healthy sexual decision making |
Elaboration: using consent (including sexual consent)knowing and respecting personal and family values, knowing boundaries and being able to communicate thembeing aware of what to do in risky situations |
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training principles, including the FITT principle, SAID principle, and specificity |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: FITT principle |
Elaboration: a guideline to help develop and organize personal fitness goals based on:Frequency – how many days per weekIntensity – how hard one exercises in the activity (e.g., percentage of maximum heart rate)Type – the type of activity or exercise, focusing on the fitness goal (e.g., jogging for cardio endurance)Time – how long the exercise session lasts |
Keyword: SAID principle |
Elaboration: Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand: the body will react and respond to the type of demand placed on it (e.g., a student’s flexibility will eventually improve if he or she participates in regular stretching activities) |
Keyword: specificity |
Elaboration: The types of exercises chosen will determine the kinds of fitness improvements (e.g., a student who wants to improve his or her flexibility levels would perform stretching exercises). |
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individual and dual activities, rhythmic activities, games, and outdoor activities |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: individual and dual activities |
Elaboration: activities that can be done individually and/or with others; could include:jumping ropeswimmingrunningbicyclingHula Hoop |
Keyword: rhythmic activities |
Elaboration: activities designed to move our bodies in rhythm; could include:dancinggymnastics |
Keyword: games |
Elaboration: types of play activities that usually involve rules, challenges, and social interaction; could include:tagparachute activitiesco-operative challengesSimon Saysteam gamestraditional Aboriginal games |
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health benefits of physical activities |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
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ways to monitor and adjust physical exertion levels |
Physical and Health Education 10 |
No CCG |
Keyword: monitor and adjust physical exertion levels |
Elaboration: could include:using heart rate monitorschecking pulsechecking rate of perceived exertion (e.g., a five-point scale to self-assess physical exertion level) |
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