If you already live an active lifestyle or prefer training outside of a traditional gym class, this course is designed for you. Healthy Active Living allows students to earn an Ontario high school Physical Education credit by planning, completing, and documenting physical activity they already care about.

Students self-direct 80 hours of physical activity while completing a small number of written and video-based assignments. Activities are flexible and student-chosen, allowing each learner to build a program that matches their interests and goals.

You might focus on:

• A competitive sport such as hockey, soccer, or martial arts
• Individual training such as strength training, running, or cycling
• Mobility, flexibility, or core work through yoga or Pilates
• A mix of multiple activities across the course

Students can work independently or alongside a private coach or trainer. The key requirement is consistent documentation and reflection.

How the Course Works

The course has three main components:

1. A 10 hour health unit
2. Four activity units totaling 80 hours
3. A final exam task

Health Unit

The health unit focuses on practical knowledge students can apply to real life. Topics include healthy eating, calories, macro and micronutrients, food tracking, human development, and the effects of performance enhancing and recreational substances. All assignments are based on guided online reading and reflection.

Activity Units

Across the course, students design and revise a fitness plan four times. Each plan reflects the demands of the activity being pursued and the student’s personal goals.

For each activity unit, students:

• Create or update a fitness plan and complete a planning form
• Log activity hours using Google Forms
• Complete reflection tasks at the end of the unit, including:
  • A short video demonstrating a skill they have been developing
  • A video reflection discussing challenges and progress
  • A self-assessment submitted through Google Forms

While 20 hour blocks are recommended, students can adjust the structure to suit their schedule and activities.

Exam Task

At the end of the course, students create a motivational video aimed at their peers. This final task connects learning from the health unit with evidence from the activity units. Students demonstrate skills they have developed, explain safety considerations, and use data from their logs to show progress over time.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have:

• Completed 80 hours of documented physical activity
• Built and revised multiple fitness plans
• Developed skills in goal setting, reflection, and self-assessment
• Earned an Ontario high school Physical Education credit through meaningful, real-world activity

This course is ideal for independent learners who want flexibility, accountability, and a Physical Education credit that reflects how they actually stay active.