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Healthy Active Living Education, Grade 9

Get credit for your real-world athletic training. Grade 9 Physical Education at Asynchronous Academy moves away from mandatory gym floor games to honor the sports and fitness training you are already doing. Whether you practice martial arts in a dojo, play on competitive teams, dance, or lift in a gym, this course awards you academic credit for your discipline. Using our digital tracking platform, you will outline a personal fitness plan, log your physical activities, analyze your recovery and sleep habits, study healthy relationships and online safety, and apply the basics of active living to your real-world routine.

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BSID 665288 (Inspected by Ontario Ministry of Education)

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Course Outline

Review the official, technical details about the course, including syllabus expectations and policies. Learn how your final grade is calculated using our Ontario-compliant assessment models.

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Before Logging

Fitness Plan

Learning Goals:

Develop, implement, and revise a personal fitness plan that supports lifelong active living
Use self-monitoring and goal-setting strategies to track and evaluate fitness progress using quantitative data
Apply movement skills and strategies appropriately in a variety of physical activities
Reflect on how developing competence and confidence supports continued participation in physical activity

Assessment of Learning

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Before Starting the Next Unit

Skill Demonstration

Learning Goals:

Demonstrate an understanding of movement skills by applying the phases of movement to refine performance
Apply movement strategies and skill choices appropriately within a physical activity context
Demonstrate responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others during physical activity
Use communication and reflection to explain skill use, decision-making, and improvement

Assessment of Learning

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Interview

Learning Goals:

Apply relationship and social skills to interact positively and work effectively with others in physical activity settings
Demonstrate ethical behaviour, fair play, and leadership in physical activities
Understand the effects of harassment, violence, and abuse and ways to respond to and prevent harm
Use communication, coping, and conflict-resolution strategies to support personal well-being and lifelong participation in physical activity

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Health Materials

Who Am I? - Unit 1

Reflect on your personal identity, self-image, and values. Understand how self-perception influences your daily habits and long-term goals.

Learning Goals:

Explore the impact of gender stereotypes and personal insecurities on self-concept and mental health
Understand how to manage social dynamics and relationship roles to build resilience and positive connections

Assessment as Learning

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Addiction - Unit 1

Understand the mechanics of addiction and its impact on personal health. Explore strategies for prevention and finding support.

Learning Goals:

Understand the underlying nature of addiction and its relationship to emotional pain and temporary escape
Identify personal patterns of behaviour and develop proactive strategies for healthy decision-making

Assessment as Learning

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Grit - Unit 2

Learn about the concept of resilience in physical and mental pursuits. Develop mental toughness strategies to push through challenges.

Learning Goals:

Understand the relationship between grit, mental health, and personal success
Develop practical strategies to manage challenges and access support systems

Assessment for Learning

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Food Insecurity - Unit 3

Examine the causes and consequences of food insecurity in local and global contexts. Discuss community-level solutions and access to healthy nutrition.

Learning Goals:

Discover and understand recent trends affecting Canadians’ eating habits and food choices
Identify key aspects of healthy eating using reliable, evidence-based sources
Use nutritional information to make informed decisions that support personal health goals

Assessment for Learning

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The Psychology of Eating - Unit 3

Investigate the mental and emotional factors that drive our food choices. Learn to build a healthier, more mindful relationship with eating.

Learning Goals:

Gather and explore ideas related to healthy eating and personal food choices
Use modern technologies to investigate how psychological and social factors influence eating habits
Evaluate information by comparing AI-generated responses with reliable sources

Assessment for Learning

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Staying Safe Online - Unit 4

Navigate the digital world securely by understanding online risks. Develop habits that protect your mental health and personal information.

Learning Goals:

Critically evaluate information about digital risks using AI and reliable secondary sources
Develop strategies to minimize personal risk and promote safety in online environments

Assessment for Learning

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Healthy Relationships - Unit 4

Identify the hallmarks of positive interpersonal connections. Learn how mutual respect and communication contribute to overall well-being.

Learning Goals:

Understand the importance of clear, consensual communication in healthy relationships
Identify practical methods for preventing STIs and unplanned pregnancy to maintain sexual health

Assessment as Learning

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Exam Task

Exam Task

Learning Goals:

Demonstrate personal and interpersonal skills, including responsibility, cooperation, and critical thinking, during physical activity
Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factors that influence ongoing participation
Apply physical fitness concepts to support healthy, active living
Demonstrate responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others
Perform movement skills with understanding and apply movement concepts appropriately
Apply movement strategies to enhance participation and performance in physical activities
Apply health knowledge and living skills to make informed decisions related to personal well-being
Explain connections between personal choices, behaviours, and overall health and well-being

Assessment of Learning