​​​​​​​​​​​PHE is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and understandings that students need for lifelong physical health and mental well-being. The PHE curriculum highlights the interconnections between an individual's health and their well-being, the connections between physical and mental health, the importance of positive interpersonal relations, and how interactions with the community affect overall well-being. As well, the PHE curriculum aims to develop students who have the knowledge and confidence to promote their own health and well-being by maintaining healthy habits. Course goals include giving students tools to recognize and change unhealthy behaviours and, at the same time, advocate for the safety, health, and well-being of others. 

PHE supports individuals of all genders. PHE 8-10, Active Living 11/12, and Outdoor Education 11/12, and Fitness and Conditioning 10-12 are co-ed courses. Fitness & Conditioning 10-12 will also offer gendered options (enrolment dependent). By gendering these courses we offer a breadth of opportunity for students to choose where they fit in the most. All courses are open to all genders. Note that the “girls" class is for cis & trans girls, and non-binary students who feel more comfortable or safer in a space that centers the experience of girls and women.

ACTIVE LIVING 11/12  

These two courses can each be taken by the student in subsequent years. The two courses typically run as a combined class at the school. Students participate in a variety of activities that encourage lifelong participation and focus on developing physical literacy and overall health and well-being. Activities include a range of traditional and non-traditional games and sports and aim to give students multiple opportunities to develop skills in organizing, preparing for, and participating in different phys​ical activities. The course aims to develop students' confidence and competence to engage in physical activities and expose students to the necessary qualities for physical activity leadership. Students may also participate in several field trips (activities may include skating, paddling, sailing, golfing, rock climbing, snowshoeing, bowling, curling, etc.). There may also be the opportunity to take part in a camping trip and be certified in Emergency First Aid through The Red Cross. As with all Physical and Health Education classes, assessment is based on active participation and demonstration of the curricular competencies outlined in the BC Curriculum. Supplementary Fee: $67.95
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PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 8 & 9                                                                                                                                                                                              

Grade 8 & 9 Physical and Health Education (PHE) aim to empower students to develop a personalized understanding of what healthy living means to them as individuals and members of society in the 21st century. The PHE curriculum focuses on well-being — the connections between physical, intellectual, mental, and social health. This approach aligns with those of jurisdictions across Canada and throughout the world to promote a deeper and more holistic understanding of overall health and well-being in students. Supplementary Fee: $20.90   

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION10                                                                                                                                                                                                

The PHE 10 curriculum focuses on well-being — the connections between physical, intellectual, mental, and social health. This approach aligns with those of jurisdictions across Canada and throughout the world to promote a deeper and more holistic understanding of overall health and well-being in students. Students will continue to develop in the area of lifelong physical activity and new individual and dual activities are introduced. Students will also learn basic first aid. Supplementary fee: $31.35

PHE OUTDOOR EDUCATION 11 & 12  

Outdoor Education 11/12 is a senior Physical & Health Education elective available to students in grade 11 and/or grade 12. 

A particular emphasis will be placed on physical fitness, knowledge, and skills to participate safely and effectively in outdoor pursuits. Students will learn valuable survival and outdoor skills, develop leadership and teamwork skills, gain an understanding of environmental stewardship, and develop an appreciation for nature. 

Supplementary fee: $182.85

• During class time, students will participate in a number of outdoor educational experiences and learn about active living within their natural surroundings. For example, hiking, team-building activities, and skill development in our nearby green spaces, parks, and trails.
• Students will get an introduction to backcountry navigation and Wilderness First Aid.
• ​Students will be responsible to supply their own suitable outdoor clothing and equipment for class activities.
• Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of field trips, such as hiking, back-packing, indoor rock climbing & bouldering, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, as well as overnight backcountry camping trips. Field trips are offered at an added cost.​
  

More information on the course can be found here: ​Outdoor Education 11 & 12​

If you would like to join the course, please fill out the following application by Feb. 28th: Outdoor Education Application ​

PHE FITNESS & CONDITIONING

Fitness & Conditioning courses are for students in Grade 10, 11 and 12. Fitness and Conditioning courses present the valuable opportunity to form a lifelong foundation of personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle. We have co-ed and girls classes. Anyone is able to take the course they feel most comfortable in (see PHE overview for a detailed description). 

Students will gain an understanding of fitness theory, applied musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, and nutrition. Students will learn training principles and apply these toward the development and implementation of a strength and conditioning program to meet their own specific interests and goals. As outlined below, classes may be held both at Argyle and at the Karen Magnussen Rec Centre weight room. Transportation to and from classes at the Rec Centre is the responsibility of the student. Walking, carpooling and public transportation are options and the responsibility of the student to execute. Supplementary fee: $41.80

Classes are offered yearly as coed or girls only option.

Grade 10 classes use the school Fitness Centre. A supplemental fee of $41.80 covers the cost of field trips and additional instructors such as:

Griffins Boxing; Salted Cycle; Skating; CrossFit; Innovative Fitness; Yoga; NVRC (weight room, swimming, fitness classes).

Field trips/booking instructors is up to the discretion of the class teacher.​

Grade 11/12 Classes may use Karen Magnussen Fitness Centre and are required to purchase a fitness pass from the North Vancouver Recreation Commission (at a pro-rated cost of approx. $25/month). The NVRC pass can be used both during and outside of class time and for other regularly scheduled sessions offered through the NVRC. Depending on course enrolment and timetabling, 11/12 classes may also be based out of Argyle. Please note this class is often off school grounds.

A supplemental fee of $41.80 covers the cost of field trips such as: Griffins Boxing; Salted Cycle; Skating; CrossFit; Innovative Fitness; Yoga; Swimming.

Field trips/booking instructors is up to the discretion of the class teacher.