Health and Physical Education – Grade 8

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The grade 8 health and physical education course builds on material covered in grade 7 health and physical education. As they grow into their adult selves, they have the opportunity to establish patterns
of healthy, active living that will benefit them throughout their lives.
1 – Social Emotional Learning Skills
2 – Active Living
3 – Movement Competence
4 – Healthy Living
Students apply, to the best of their ability, a range of social-emotional learning skills as they acquire knowledge and skills in connection with the expectations in the Active Living, Movement Competence, and Healthy Living strands for this grade. Demonstrating an understanding of the components of a variety of physical activities, in order to enhance their ability to participate successfully in those activities. Demonstrate the ability to apply health knowledge and social-emotional learning skills to make reasoned decisions and take appropriate actions relating to their personal health and well-being.