This course emphasizes regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living.
Courses Type: Open Preparation
Prerequisite: None
Grade 9 Healthy Living equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices and lead healthy, active lives. Through participation in a range of physical activities, students will develop the personal fitness skills that provide a foundation for active living. They will also acquire an understanding of the factors that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them.
PPL1O Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the PPL1O course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Healthy Active Living | 15 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Fitness Measurements | 15 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Fitness Planning | 15 Hours |
| Unit 4 | Human Reproduction | 15 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 5 | Drug use and abuse | 15 Hours |
| Unit 6 | Conflict Resolution | 15 Hours |
| Unit 7 | Nutrition | 15 Hours |
| Final | Course Summative | 5 Hours |
| Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 9 Health Online Course
This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.