Philosophy of Healthy Active Living

The open courses in Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12 are all identified as Healthy Active Living Education(HALE) courses.  In these courses the emphasis is on regular participation in a variety of enjoyable physical activities that promote lifelong healthy active living.  Through the achievement of the Ministry and the Ontario Catholic School Graduate expectations the student will apply movement principles to refine skills; participate in a variety of activities that enhance personal competence, fitness, and health; examine issues related to healthy sexuality, healthy eating, substance use and abuse; mental health and informed decision-making, conflict resolution, and social skills in making personal choices.  Aspects of this course include career education, community resources, and education for exceptional students.

 Courses of Study

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9 Open

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 10 Open

Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 11 Open

Also there are a number of focus courses students can take.  They include:

Personal and Fitness Activities  courses in Grade 11 and 12 will meet the expectations of the HALE course but will focus on strength training.

PAR301/401  -    Rythm and Movement 

An active, well balanced and enjoyable course, rhythm and movement offers students an opportunity to participate in a variety of current fitness classes both in and out of school. Students will visit local community centres to experience different styles of instruction and will participate in fitness activities such as low impact aerobics, step classes, body sculpting, spinning classes, yoga, pilates, and self defense. There is also a leadership component involving the chance to participate in a 3 day winter or spring camping trip. Students will also be exposed to any new and current fitness trends that will benefit their healthy active lifestyle choices.

Healthy Active Living Education in Grade 12 will focus on out of  school activities such as golf, tennis, hiking curling, squash, racquetball, ice skating, bowling, billiards, skiing

Exercise Science, Grade 12 University Preparation - in class course focusing on human anatomy and physiology.  An excellent course for those students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences, i.e., physician, nurse, physiotherapist, ambulance attendant.

 St. Joseph School Teams

Bantam and Midget Teams - Grade 9 students only

Junior Teams - Grade 9 ,10

Senior Teams - Grade 11, 12

Varsity - Grade 9 ,10, 11, 12

Fall Sports - start the first week of school