Healthy Living

PPL10 – Healthy Living is a vibrant and interactive course that empowers students to take ownership of their overall well-being through physical activity, personal health education, and character development. Grounded in the principles of active living and holistic wellness, this course helps students understand the critical connections between physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, sleep, and emotional resilience.

Students engage in a wide variety of movement-based activities—ranging from individual fitness challenges to team sports—that promote cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, and coordination. Beyond physical performance, the course also delves into essential life skills such as stress management, leadership, healthy decision-making, and goal setting.

A major focus of PPL10 is helping students adopt lifelong habits that support physical and emotional well-being. Through collaborative learning, team-building exercises, and leadership opportunities, students build confidence in their ability to contribute positively to group dynamics and support the health and success of those around them.

Unit 1: Active Living
Students explore the benefits of regular physical activity and learn how to maintain an active lifestyle.
Lessons include:

• Getting Active
• Staying Active
• Building Fitness Habits
• The Physical Activity Pyramid

Unit 2: Your Health
This unit focuses on personal wellness, including nutrition, sleep, and mental health.
Lessons include:

• Food Service Basics
• Healthy Eating Habits
• Balanced Lifestyles
• Mental Health Awareness

Unit 3: Fitness and Performance
Students assess and improve their personal fitness through structured activities and training plans.
Lessons include:

• Improving Physical Fitness
• Monitoring Progress
• Developing a Fitness Plan
• Recovery and Rest

Unit 4: Sports Participation
This unit builds sport-specific skills, explores the value of participation, and encourages active engagement.
Lessons include:

• Why Participation Matters
• Rules and Fair Play
• Building Skill through Sport
• Physical Literacy

Unit 5: Cooperation and Leadership
Students explore leadership roles, build cooperation skills, and learn how to contribute positively to group dynamics.
Lessons include:

• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Communication
• Peer Support and Motivation

Student success in PPL10 is evaluated through a combination of physical participation, reflection, and knowledge application:

• 70% of the final grade is based on continuous assessment across all five units including individual and team projects.
• 30% of the final grade is based on final evaluations:
  • 10% Culminating fitness and health portfolio
  • 20% Final written exam on active living concepts

All assessments align with the Ontario curriculum and focus on developing a well-rounded, health-conscious individual with the tools for lifelong wellness.