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Distance Learning
Independent Study Option
Physical Education/Health Education
The Independent Study Option offers the following courses in Physical Education/Health Education. Please list the Subject Code, Subject Designation, and the ISO Designation on the application to identify the course(s) required.
| Course Name | Subject Code | Subject Designation | ISO Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 Physical Education/Health Education (10F) | 0169 | 10F | 000 |
| Grade 10 Physical Education/Health Education (20F) | 0169 | 20F | 000 |
Each listing of a subject name is followed by a unique 10-digit code made up of three parts:
- Subject code. A 4-digit number that identifies each subject.
- Subject designation. A 3-character code that identified the grade and level of a course.
- ISO designation. A 3-digit number that identifies the course version.
Grade 9 Physical Education/Health Education (10F) 1 credit (2007)
Course Code 0169 10F 000
Record of Progress (
62 KB)
Course Preview ( 477 KB)
Parents/guardians are required to complete a consent form that must accompany the ISO registration form in order to be enrolled in this course.
This course teaches the concepts and skills for active healthy lifestyles and includes a physical activity component. Students plan and record their participation in physical activities of their choice. This course gives students the opportunity to learn more about themselves and enables them to make more informed decisions about a healthy active living throughout their lives.
A student with a physical condition, physical disability or limitation should be able to complete this course. For the physical-based learning outcomes, accommodations can be made because the focus is on personal planning and development.
The course is divided into 10 modules. The odd-numbered modules emphasize physical education, while the even-numbered modules emphasize health education.
Physical Education
- Module 1: Health, Fitness, and Active Living
- Module 3: Muscle Physiology
- Module 5: Fitness Development
- Module 7: Movement Concepts and Principles
- Module 9: Sport/Activity Development
It will take you at least four months to complete this course. Students will spend at least 55 hours being physically active.
Health Education
- Module 2: Personal Management
- Module 4: Social Management
- Module 6: Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
- Module 8: Personal Safety
- Module 10: Human Sexuality
First Aid Certification
Students are required to complete a certified First Aid Program and assume responsibility for the expenses incurred to attain this certificate (such as St. John’s Ambulance 204-784-7000 or similar).
Parental Involvement
Parents/guardians are required to provide written approval and submission of their children’s Physical Activity Plans and Logs found throughout the course.
Evaluation is based on
| Assignments | 80% |
| Final Exam (Health Modules 2, 4, 6, 8, & 10 only) | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Provided Resources (student registrations only)
- Smart and Strong and Safe: Safety Strategies for Teens Pamphlet (Child Find Manitoba)
Suggested Resources
This is a list of some of the resources students can use to complete the course.
- Chalk
- Equipment to view a DVD
- Floor mat
- Internet access (optional)
- Measuring tape
- Pylons or large cans
- Stopwatch
- Stretch Band Student Package - band and booklet (5164) MTBB
- Tennis ball
- Track or safe road or path for a 1600 metre walk or run
- Video camera or digital camera that shoots video (optional)
Video
- DV-0019 —Grade 9 Physical Education/Health Education.
$5.50 plus GST and PST
Sensitive Content
This course contains sensitive content in Module 6 - Substance Abuse and Abuse Prevention, Module 8 - Personal Safety (abusive situations), and Module 10 - Human Sexuality.
In Module 10, Lesson 4, Healthy Decision Making, the regular lesson (Lesson 4A) focuses on healthy decision-making promoting abstinence and includes contraception information. Parents/guardians have the opportunity to have their children complete the alternate lesson and assignment (Lesson 4B) instead of the regular one. Lesson 4B focuses on healthy decision-making promoting abstinence only and does not include information on contraception.
A Note Regarding Safety for Those Using this Course as a Reference
Educators and parents are reminded that the appropriate level of instruction and supervision is required whenever students take part in physical activities.
Educators and parents are further reminded that, if they direct students to perform physical activities found in this course, then Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth is not responsible for any consequences resulting from those physical activities.
Tax Receipts
The Independent Study Option courses are not tax deductible, so tax receipts will not be issued. The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit will allow parents to claim eligible fees paid for extracurricular activities for children who are under 16 please consult the Children's Fitness Tax Credit website.
Grade 10 Physical Education/Health Education (20F) 1 credit (2009) 
Course Code 0169 20F 000
Record of Progress ( 64 KB)
Course Preview ( 473 KB)
Parents/guardians are required to complete a consent form that must accompany the ISO registration form in order to be enrolled in this course.
This course builds on the healthy lifestyles and physical activity concepts and practices that you learned in grade 9. This course gives students the opportunity to learn more about themselves and enables them to make more informed decisions about healthy active living, which will provide lifelong benefits
Students with a physical condition, physical disability or limitations, or those with limited access to equipment or resources, are able to complete this course.
The course is divided into ten modules. The odd-numbered modules emphasize physical education, while the even-numbered modules emphasize health education.
Physical Education
- Module 1: Healthy Lifestyle Practices
- Module 3: Fitness Physiology
- Module 5: Training and Conditioning
- Module 7: Sports and Rules
- Module 9: Biomechanical Principles and Movement Skills
Health Education
- Module 2: Personal/Social Management
- Module 4: Mental Health
- Module 6: Nutrition
- Module 8: Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
- Module 10: Human Sexuality
It will take you at least four months to complete this course. Students will spend at least 55 hours being physically active.
CPR Certification
Students are required to complete a certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training program and assume responsibility for the expenses incurred to attain this certificate (such as St. John’s Ambulance at 204-784-7000 or similar).
Parental Involvement
Parents/guardians are required to provide written approval and submission of their children’s Physical Activity Plans and Logs found throughout the course. A learning partner is required to complete two fitness tasks found in Module 5 and 9.
Evaluation is based on
| Assignments (Physical Modules) | 50% |
| Assignments (Health Modules) | 30% |
| Final Exam (Health Modules only) | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Provided Resource (student registrations only)
- Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
Required Resources
- Ball
- Track or safe road or path for a 50 metre sprin
Suggested Resources
- Heart rate monitor
- Internet access
- Jump rope
- Video camera or digital camera that shoots video
Sensitive Content
This course contains sensitive content in Module 6 - Substance Abuse and Abuse Prevention, Module 8 - Substance Abuse and Abuse Prevention and Module 10 - Human Sexuality.
In Module 10, Lesson 4A,focuses on healthy decision-making promoting abstinence and includes contraception information. Parents/guardians have the opportunity to have their children complete the alternate lesson and assignment (Lesson 4B) instead of the regular one. Lesson 4B focuses on healthy decision-making promoting abstinence only and does not include information on contraception.
A Note Regarding Safety for Those Using this Course as a Reference
Educators and parents are reminded that the appropriate level of instruction and supervision is required whenever students take part in physical activities.
Educators and parents are further reminded that, if they direct students to perform physical activities found in this course, then Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth is not responsible for any consequences resulting from those physical activities.
Tax Receipts
ISO courses are not tax deductible, so tax receipts will not be issued. The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit will allow parents to claim eligible fees paid for extracurricular activities for children who are under 16 please consult the Children's Fitness Tax Credit website.
