Grade 8 Curriculum


PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education involves the development of the whole person physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Physical education can provide every child with awareness of body function, movement, and the joy of effort which results from a program designed to meet the individual needs of children. The skills and techniques taught in our program help each child to experience success and enjoyment.

CONTENT
Lead-up Skills/Games and Team Sports: Team handball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, softball, etc.
Individual/Dual Sports: Badminton, pickleball, track and field, etc.
Physical Fitness Activities: Circuit Training, Step Aerobics and/or Aerobic Kick-Boxing
Project Adventure: Games, Trust activities, initiative problems and wall climbing

Traditional Special Event: Field Day


HEALTH
The grade 8 Health curriculum encompasses the following general topics: Self-esteem, Goal Setting, Relationships, Decision-Making, Self-Concept/Identity, Communication, Relationships, Nutrition (Social and Cultural Influences, Eating Disorders), CPR, Emergency Intervention, Advertising, Community Health/Service, Illness/Disease Prevention, Human Reproductive Health and Anatomy, Abstinence, STD's, Contraception, Harassment, Substance Use/Abuse, Systems Thinking.