BC Education - Physical Education 11 and 12

Curriculum Organizers

The learning outcomes for Physical Education 11 and 12 are grouped under the following curriculum organizers:

Active Living
Movement
Personal and Social Responsibility

The Personal and Social Responsibility organizer is further divided into two
suborganizers:

Personal Behaviours and Safety Practices
Leadership and Community Involvement

These curriculum organizers and sub- organizers form the curriculum framework. Under each organizer, the prescribed learning outcomes integrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students are expected to demonstrate in the course--leaving to the teachers' professional judgment how to combine the learning outcomes for instruction and assessment. It is not intended that any one organizer necessarily be used in isolation or as a basis for a lesson or unit of instruction.

Active Living

Active living is a way of life that values personal health and incorporates physical activity into daily routines and leisure pursuits. Through active living, students have opportunities to understand physiological changes, make appropriate choices, and set personal goals that enhance their quality of life.

The prescribed learning outcomes in Active Living for the senior level emphasize:

designing plans for lifelong health and well- being, stress management, and relaxation
the effect of physiology and performance modifiers on performance
the effects of media images and social pressures on self- concept and body

Movement

Movement experiences in physical education enhance student learning and foster active participation in and enjoyment of healthy lifestyles. The elements of movement (body mechanics, concepts, and skills) enable students to participate in activities from the three movement categories. While participating in these activities, students are expected to analyse motor skills, apply problem- solving strategies, and demonstrate efficient and effective movement skills.

The prescribed learning outcomes in Movement for the senior level emphasize:

movement concepts and skills
developing personal functional levels of competence
problem- solving strategies

Personal and Social Responsibility

Students demonstrate personal growth and have a positive impact on their community as they learn to accept personal and social responsibility. Through physical education, they develop respect for themselves and others as they learn and practise skills, communicate, co- operate, and compete. Students apply knowledge and skills learned in recommended certification programs and develop an understanding of the qualifications required to pursue careers related to physical activity. They are encouraged to use technology to enhance event organization and management, and solve problems involving physical activity.

The prescribed learning outcomes of the Personal and Social Responsibility organizer have been divided into two suborganizers:

Personal Behaviours and Safety Practices
- safety practices, rules, routines, and procedures
- interpersonal skills, confidence, and self- respect
- etiquette and fair play
- care and prevention of athletic injuries
Leadership and Community Involvement
- leadership and organizational skills
- certification programs
- service and volunteer activities

Last Modified: January 27, 1999.

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