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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | Health and Physical Education
sepak takraw. A net/wall game also known as kick volleyball. The game originated in Malaysia, and variations are played in other South Asian countries and around the world. It is played with a woven rattan ball or a synthetic version of this ball. Players in teams of three use the feet, knees, chest, and other body parts – but not the hands – to pass the ball to each other and move the ball over the net.
sex. The category of male or female, based on characteristics that are biologically determined. See also gender and gender identity.
sexual health. A state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination, and violence.
For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected, and fulfilled. Sexual health is influenced by a complex web of factors ranging from sexual behaviours, attitudes, and societal factors to biological risk and genetic predispositions.
(Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education, [rev. ed.], 2008, 5.)
sexual orientation. A person’s sense of sexual attraction to people of the same sex, the opposite sex, or both sexes. (Refer to the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment because of Sexual Orientation, at www.ohrc.on.ca.)
sexuality. A term that encompasses sex, gender
identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles, and relationships. While sexuality can include all of these dimensions, not all of them are always experienced or expressed. Sexuality
is influenced by the interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural,
ethical, legal, historical, religious, and spiritual factors. (Adapted from Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education, [rev. ed.], 2008, 5.)
skill-related fitness. Refers to the components of physical fitness that are related to quality of movement and enhanced performance with respect to sports and motor skills. The components are commonly defined as balance, coordination, agility, speed, power, and reaction time. Skill- related fitness is sometimes referred to as motor fitness or performance-related fitness.
skip. A locomotor movement that involves rhythmically alternating steps followed by a hop with the lead foot. Skipping can be performed forward or backwards. To skip forward, students take a step forward with one foot, hop on that foot, then step forward with the other foot and hop on that foot. Then the whole sequence is repeated. Knees are slightly bent, and arms can
be moved forward and back to help with rhythm. Skipping is a more complex action than galloping or sliding and is generally best taught after students have learned to gallop and slide. See also gallop and slide.
sledge hockey. A territory game similar to ice hockey, played with six players on each team, including a goalie. Players sit on a sledge, which is a narrow platform with skate blades attached
to the bottom, and propel themselves using two specially constructed hockey sticks that have picks on the end. The specially designed sledges can be adapted to meet the needs of each player. Primarily played by players with a wide range of physical disabilities, including but not limited to wheelchair users, amputees, people with spinal cord injuries, and people with cerebral palsy.
slide. A locomotor movement in which the body moves sideways. To slide, students step to the side with one foot and quickly draw the second foot over to the first foot, then repeat. Knees are bent slightly, and arms stay out for balance. Sliding is
a fundamental skill that allows students to make quick lateral (sideways) movements in a number of activities. See also gallop.
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