CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL
Ottawa District School Board
Health and Physical Education Department
2015 – Course Outline
Course Instructor: John Corrente (john.corrente@ocdsb.ca)
Course Website: www.mr-corrente-classes.wikispaces.com
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Course Title : Exercise Science
Course Code : PSE 4U
Prerequiste : Any Grade 11 Science at
the University or University/College level
or any grade 11 or 12 open course in Health
and Physical Education
Course Overview :
Grade Level : 12
Credit Value :1
110 hours
The development of sound learning skills is essential to the success of our students.
Teachers and students will work together to understand and further the development of
the students learning skills in the areas of initiative, work habits, organization, team work
and independent work. At Canterbury students who earn a place on the honour role must
exhibit learning skills in all courses.
The Exercise Science course focuses on the study of human movement and on the
systems, factors, and principles involved in human development. Students will learn
about the effects of physical activity on health and performance, the development of
physical activity and sports, and the factors that influence an individual’s participation in
physical activity. The course prepares students for university programs in physical
education, kinesiology (human kinetics), recreation, sports administration, and any of the
health sciences (nursing, sports medicine, medical doctor…).
Course Expectations
By the end of the course students will:
· describe the structure and function of the body and of physiological principles relating to human
performance;
· demonstrate an understanding of biomechanical principles related to improving movement;
· demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which nutrition and training principles affect
human performance.
· demonstrate an understanding of individual differences in performance, growth, and
development;
· demonstrate an understanding of the principles of motor learning
· describe the development of physical activity and sports;
· analyse the relationship of society and culture to sports and physical activity
Units of Study
Units: Titles and Time
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Anatomy
Human Performance & Physiology
Biomechanics & Athletic Injury
Development of Physical Activity and Sports
Relationship of Society and Culture to Sports and Physical Activity
29 hours
31 hours
25 hours
12.5 hours
12.5 hours
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
There are three assessment methods:
 Pencil-and-paper, e.g., quiz, test, written examination
 Performance task, e.g., skill demonstration, presentation, video
 Personal communication, e.g., student teacher conference, oral examination
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Assessment tools that may be used by the teacher and students, e.g., self- and peer
assessment, to gather evidence of learning include: marking scheme, rating scale,
checklist, and rubric. Teachers should choose assessment tools appropriate to the
assessment task, e.g., a rubric for performance task strategies, marking scheme for paper
pencil strategies.
A variety of term evaluation tasks will be assigned to students. These evaluations include
an end of course examination, an independent study/leadership task, unit tests,
assignments and oral presentations.
Evaluation Summary
In the secondary university level courses, the final mark is determined using the
following procedure: term work comprises 70% of the final mark and end of the semester
evaluations comprise 30% of the mark.
Throughout the semester, students will be assessed on curriculum expectations, receive
feedback on learning and be given opportunities to improve performance within three
overall categories of learning.
The Biological Basis of Movement
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Human Performance
Motor Development
- Growth and Development
- Motor Learning
Physical Activity and Sports in Society
- Physical Activity and Sports Issues
- Society and Culture
The marks in each of the categories of learning will be combined to form the term grade.
Towards the end if the course, students will complete two summative evaluations: an
Independent Study or Leadership Task that will that will be worth 10 % of the final grade
and a Final Exam that will account for 20% of the final grade.
The summative task will be initiated in the class with teacher assistance and monitoring.
The final exam will be 2.0 hours in length and will take place during the examination
time period. Students are expected to prepare for the exam and teacher guidance and
support will be given.
References
http://www.curriculum.org/csc/library/profiles/12/html/PSE4UP1.htm
Student Resources /Texts
Temertzoglou, Ted, Kinesiology: An Introduction to Exercise Science. Thompson
Educational Publishing: Toronto, 2015.
Klavora, Peter and Maione P. Exercise Science Student Workbook. Sport Books
Publisher: Toronto, 2004.
Corrente, John, PSE4U, John Corrente, 2015. Web. <www.mr-correnteclasses.wikispaces.com>
SPECIFIC EVALUATION and WEIGHTINGS
A)
B)
Summative Evaluation
30%
Final Exam:
Independent Study or Portfolio Task
Formative Evaluation
20%
10%
70%
Major Tests (Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Sport & Society…)
Quizzes (throughout course)
Major Assignments (Joint/Movement, Energy Systems, Biomechanics…)
Labs (Cardiovascular, Sport Injury, Fitness…)
Minor Assignments (throughout course)