Welcome to Health and PE 10

Your physical fitness and well-being are important! You may be in the driver's seat for your health and wellness already, but this Health and Physical Education 10 course will help put you on the road to success. As you work through each module, the parts of your car will all come together.

In this online course, you will gain an understanding of health and physical education through media-rich interactivities, videos, collaborative discussions, hands-on applications, and real-world projects. In each lesson, you will have the opportunity to complete a fitness log tracking your physical activity through each topic. By completing and monitoring your physical activity, you will become more aware of your health, and bring about positive changes in your lifestyle.

Along the way, you are going to learn about the following topics that are specific to health and physical education. You may already have some insight on some of these topics, but you will steer your way through many new terms and concepts that fall within each area. In this course, you will study:

Body functions and systems Nutrition Choosing mentors and role models Anatomy Conflict resolution Avoiding harmful substances Communicable diseases First-aid procedures Decision making Volunteering Community health and wellness

Monitoring your heart rate Long-term health and wellness Games Sports Dance Strength training Recreational activities Muscular strengthening Yoga and Pilates Exergaming Health technology

Fasten your seatbelt, adjust your mirrors, and prepare to take a health and physical education journey!