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Grade 12, Open
A3. Safety
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Health and Physical Education
A2.4 develop, implement, and revise a plan that will help them achieve individual health-related fitness and physical activity goals related to lifelong wellness and active living and that incor- porates strategies to help them remain active now and in the future (e.g., make physical activity a part of their social lives by joining a physical activity or sports club; look for fitness programs that are affordable, accessible, and suited to their needs, such as drop-in programs at local schools or recreation centres; limit sedentary behaviour and set aside at least thirty minutes per day for active recreation with friends; look for small openings in their daily schedules that can be filled with some kind of physical activity; be persistent and get back on schedule after interruptions) [PS, CT]
Teacher prompt: “You may have lots of physical activity in your life right now, but as your life circumstances change, you may find it harder to remain committed to your physical activity and fitness plan. What might make it more difficult to continue with your present plan? What are some strategies that you can use to maintain your commit- ment to physical activity?”
Students: “Your commitment to your physical activity and fitness plan may falter for many different reasons, such as illness, heavy stress in school, new work schedules, or leaving high school. Or your plan may change, as you decide to pursue a different goal. It’s a good idea to anticipate and prepare as best as possible for these potential situations. That will make it easier for you to adapt to them if they come up.” “In high school, I have enjoyed being active because there is a wide variety of programs, clubs, and teams to choose from, and the facilities are right in the school or in community recreational centres. I will be leaving school and moving to a new community next year. My plan includes looking into what kinds of opportunities exist there for hiking, martial arts, and other fitness activities I enjoy, and how much they cost.”
By the end of this course, students will:
A3.1 demonstrate behaviours and apply procedures that maximize their safety and that of others (e.g., making sure they and others are ready before beginning activities, such as wall climbing or rope activities, that require partners or spotters; assessing the safety of the equipment and reporting concerns to the instructor) in a variety of physical activity settings (e.g., gym, fitness room, field, hiking and snow trails, ski hill, ice rink, pool, lake, recreational facilities, bicycle lanes) [PS, IS, CT]
Teacher prompt: “You have just done a facility check of the fitness room. What did you find?”
Student: “There were some free weights on the floor, so we put them back on the rack. We noticed that one of the cables was starting to fray. Could you please come and look at it?”
A3.2 assess the suitability and availability within and outside the local community of resources, agencies, and services that can be used to provide assistance in emergency situations associated with physical activity (e.g., identify emergency support needs for different kinds of activities, such as athletic events at school or hiking and canoe trips in remote areas; identify resources, agencies, and ser-
vices that can meet these needs and determine their availability; compare similar services to determine which ones are best suited to meet particular needs) [CT]
Teacher prompt: “Different resources and services are available in different communities to provide assistance in emergencies. What is available in our community?”
Student: “Our community does not have a hospital, but treatment is available at the local clinic and, if necessary, people can be transported to a hospital in a larger centre. In emer- gencies we can use the 9-1-1 service and medical advice is always available on the phone from Telehealth Ontario. For special events like a triathlon, a track meet, or the Terry Fox Run, it’s possible to hire police or emergency services and have them available on-site.”
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