Program Rationale

& Philosophy
ALBERTA K-12
PHYSICAL
Enable individuals to
develop the knowledge, EDUCATION
skills, and attitudes
necessary to lead an
active, healthy lifestyle.
PROGRAM OF
Focus on the child’s
STUDIES
ability to: achieve their
individual potential,
OVERVIEW
create a positive future,
and enhance their quality
of life through their
personal management of
health, using physical
activity as a strategy to
manage life challenges
and to practice
cooperation.
ACTIVE LIVING
-Desire to participate
-Health-related fitness for life
-Physical activity is relative to each
individual’s ability 1. ACTIVITY 3. COOPERATION
-Encompasses physical, mental,
emotional, and social dimensions General Learning Outcome A General Learning Outcome C
-Enhanced through opportunities such as, Students will acquire skills through a
intramurals, interschool, and community
Students will interact positively with
variety of developmentally appropriate others.
based athletics
movement activities; dance, games, types
of gymnastics, individual activities and -Communication
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
& ACTIVITY
activities in an alternative environment; -Fair Play
1) Health e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. -Leadership
-Muscular strength, flexibility, bodily -Teamwork
composition, cardiovascular -Locomotor
endurance -Non-locomotor
-Reduced risk factors of -Manipulative
cardiovascular diseases
-Increase bone density
-Release mental tension and anxiety
2) Active Lifestyle
-Personal well-being and 2. BENEFITS HEALTH 4. DO IT DAILY… FOR LIFE!
responsibility for health and fitness
decrease the cost of health care General Learning Outcome D
General Learning Outcome B
-Skill development
Students will understand, experience and
Students will assume responsibility
-Positive interaction
appreciate the health benefits that result to lead an active way of life.
-Self-confidence and esteem
-Goal setting
from physical activity.
-Effort
-Academic achievement
-Functional Fitness -Safety
STUDENT LEARNING & ACHIEVEMENT -Body Image -Goal Setting/ Personal Challenge
-Relevant, meaningful, and enjoyable -Well-being -Active Living in the Community
activity
-Student equity and diversity
-safe environment
-Opportunities to practice and
demonstrate growth

EXEMPTIONS
-Medical
-Religious
-Access to facilities