Course

PK12-HPES

Health and Physical Education - Senior

This course emphasizes the importance of Health and Physical Education in the lives of Senior students (grades 11 and 12).

Candidates will examine current and effective instructional strategies, equitable assessment practices and other Ministry of Education documents and resources relevant to teaching the 21st Century Learner in Health and Physical Education. Candidates will be given opportunities to collaborate and reflect with colleagues as well as learn through actively participating in an inclusive and cooperative learning environment.

Notes

For OCT-certified educators looking to obtain their Three-Session Specialist qualification in Health and Physical Education:

Please note that the Health and Physical Education Senior ABQ (Schedule A) and the Health and Physical Education Intermediate/Senior Part 1 AQ (Schedule D) are considered equivalent.

Both above mentioned courses allow for different entry-points into the Three-Session Specialist qualification in Health and Physical Education.

By successfully completing either the Senior ABQ or the Intermediate/Senior Part 1 AQ, you would be eligible to proceed in taking the Health and Physical Education Intermediate/Senior Part 2 AQ, followed by the Health and Physical Education Intermediate/Senior Specialist AQ.

For more information, please visit the OCT’s “Pre-Requisites for Admission to Additional Qualifications” web page, and more specifically, Schedule D – Part II, linked here.

Prerequisites

1. Certificate of Qualification:
Must be a registered member of the Ontario College of Teachers.

2. Post-Secondary Education:

Must hold an acceptable post-secondary degree or equivalent qualifications.

3. 2 Full University Degree Credits in the Subject:
Official transcript(s) showing proof of successful completion of a minimum of 2.0 university degree credits in Kinesiology or related subject.

OR

Intermediate Basic Qualification in Health and Physical Education in lieu of 2.0 university degree credits.

Note: Relevant experience will no longer be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE:

1.0 university degree credits is the equivalent to 1 full year course, or, 2 half-year courses.

Recommendations

Successful completion is a final grade of C-

Upon successful completion of the course, a recommendation will be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers.

Status

Available

Delivery

Online

Price

$749

Hours

125.0

Status

Available

Delivery

Online

Price

$749

$559

$559

Hours

125.0

Full Course Details

Section Title:

Health and Physical Education - Senior

Enrolment Session:

Type:

Online

Total Hours:

125.0

Dates:

10 Apr 2025 to 29 May 2025

Delivery Option:

Online

Course Fee(s):

$749

Section Note(s):

Deadline to register: April 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST - late registration beyond this deadline may be available if space permits.

This session will run for 7 weeks. Your learning will take the form of in-depth online discussions as well as group and individual assignments.

Learners will be expected to engage in approximately 18 hours of learning per week for a total of 125 hours:

  • 100 hours online learning (asynchronous, but facilitator-led and paced into modules)
  • 25 hours assignments and independent study

Note:

  • Once registered, please visit the Learner Portal to submit your course application and any related documents by the registration deadline (we recommend doing so from a computer for the best user experience)
  • Requests for withdrawal received by the registration deadline will receive a refund. Requests made after this date will require further review. You can find our withdrawal, refund and transfer policy under the "Policies & Guidelines" tab on our website. 

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