CENTRE WELLINGTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
HEALTHY ACTIVE LIVING
PPL 4O1 COURSE OUTLINE
Grade/Academic Level: 12/level 4
Department Members: P. Brown-Wass, J. Brubacher, P. Bruce, D. Cathcart, J. Diamond, C. McFarlane, M. Skerritt
This course focuses on the development of a personal approach to healthy active living through participation in a variety of
sports and recreational activities that have the potential to engage students’ interest throughout their lives. Students will
develop and implement personal fitness plans. In addition, they will be given opportunities to refine their decision-making,
conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with a view to enhancing their mental health and their relationships with others.
Pre requisite: PPL 1OF/M
Where the Course Leads: PSE 4U1, PLF 4C1
Units of Study:
Interactive Activities, Personal Fitness, Healthy Living, Large and Small Group Activities, & Body Management Activities
The students in this course will have the opportunity to participate in off-campus activities (e.g. golf, ice skating,
swimming, skiing, Elora Racquets, curling, etc.) which will provide an excellent enhancement of our course of study.
The cost will be $60.
Assessment and Evaluation
Knowledge/Understanding 14%
Thinking/Inquiry 7%
Communication 7%
Application 42%
Culminating assignment(s) 30%
70% of the grade is based on evaluations taken throughout the course. They may be in the form of oral/written tests,
performance tests, essays, learning logs, conferences, or projects/presentations.
30% of the grade is based on a final evaluation. The evaluation may take the form of an exam, a performance task, a
presentation, an essay, a portfolio, or any other method of evaluation suitable to the course content and expectations. There are
no exceptions as it is considered essential.
In every unit there will be at least one essential summative evaluation that must be submitted as well as minor assignments. If
an assignment is not completed by the due date, students will have to complete the task on demand during class time or during
lunch. An evaluation will be based on the work completed at this time.
Academic integrity is the submission of original work. Plagiarism, cheating, and other misrepresentations will not be
tolerated. Please see the student handbook for our policy regarding this topic.
The Ministry of Education Expectations for this course curriculum, specify that daily participation for a sustained
period of time is essential. Students, therefore, must participate regularly in a balanced instructional program that
includes both community and school facilities. Participation is also essential if students are to improve their personal
fitness level. To achieve this, students must be in attendance and participate on a daily basis. This forms the basis for
assessment and evaluation for every student.
I can be contacted by email: dana.cathcart@ugdsb.on.ca Also, be sure to check out our department’s website
at: http://cwdhspedept.wordpress.com/ for updates and information, or you can access it from the school’s website.
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