PPL1O Healthy Active Living Education Online Course
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Dr. Karen McCloskey
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Healthy Active Living Education
PPL1O
Grade 9
Open

Healthy Active Living Education

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

PPL1O
Grade 9
Open

Healthy Active Living Education

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Code

PPL1O

Course Name

Healthy Active Living Education

Grade

Grade 9

Course Type

Open

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

None

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 6 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

July 2026

Curriculum

The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9–12: Health and Physical Education (2015)

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy choices now and lead healthy, active lives in the future. Through participation in a wide range of physical activities, students develop knowledge and skills related to movement competence and personal fitness that provide a foundation for active living. Students also acquire an understanding of the factors and skills that contribute to healthy development and learn how their own well-being is affected by, and affects, the world around them. Students build their sense of self, learn to interact positively with others, and develop their ability to think critically and creatively.
Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.
Unit Title & Description
Time Allocated
Unit 1: Active Living & Personal Fitness

You will explore what active living really means and why it matters for your health now and in the future. You will learn about the components of physical fitness, practise safe participation, and assess your own fitness. You will create a realistic personal fitness plan, track your progress, and learn how to adjust your plan responsibly over time.
30 Hours
Unit 2: How Movement Works

You will learn how movement skills work and how they can be improved. You will explore different types of movement skills, the phases of movement, and key movement principles such as balance, control, force, and timing. You will apply strategies to move more safely and effectively, and you will demonstrate and analyse a movement skill using course language.
35 Hours
Unit 3: Healthy Living & Well-Being

You will explore how physical, mental, emotional, and social health are connected. You will learn about healthy relationships, communication, consent, coping strategies, and decision-making. You will practice analysing risks and protective factors and making responsible choices that support your long-term well-being and the well-being of others.
35 Hours

Final Exam/Culminating Task

Culminating Activity: Healthy Living Application

You will complete a culminating activity that brings together learning from all three units. You will apply what you have learned about fitness planning, movement, and healthy decision-making to a real-life situation and reflect on your learning. There is no final exam in this course.
10 Hours
Total Hours
110 Hours
  • Daily Physical Activity: Games, stations, and modified activities to maximize participation and tactical awareness.
  • Skills Clinics & Video Analysis: Technique breakdown (stability/locomotor/manipulation); optional self-recording for feedback.
  • Personal Fitness Planning: SMART goals, progressive overload, logs/wearables (or manual logs) to monitor progress.
  • Co-operative Learning & Leadership: Roles (coach, official, safety lead); peer teaching; inclusion adaptations.
  • Inquiry & Health Literacy: Evaluate dietary trends, media messages, and community health issues; mini-research with citation.
  • Mindfulness & Stress Management: Breathing, guided reflection, recovery strategies to support mental health.
  • Outdoor/Community Activity Options: Active participation, local trails/parks; safety planning aligned to OPHEA.
A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy, including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments. The final exam is a closed-book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

At Royal Ontario Academy, the final mark in every course is made up of three parts:
  • 65% is based on coursework completed throughout the online course.
  • 20% is based on a final evaluation.
  • 15% is based on attendance and participation, reflecting consistent weekly engagement with the course.
Depending on the course, the final evaluation may be a proctored written exam, a culminating task such as a project, essay, or presentation, or a combination of both. Attendance and participation reflects how consistently a student engages with their learning each week, and excused absences approved by the Principal do not lower this part of the mark.

Students will receive two reports per course:
  • First Report (Midterm): Issued when the student reaches the halfway point of the course. It reflects achievement and development to that point, including attendance and participation.
  • Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course, including attendance and participation.
This course follows the current Growing Success requirements, including the mandatory assessment and evaluation updates that take effect in the 2026-2027 school year. According to Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:
  • are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
  • support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Metis, or Inuit;
  • are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
  • are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the course and at other appropriate points throughout the course;
  • are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
  • provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
  • develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.
At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.
– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.
– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

General Student Resources

1. What is PPL1O?
PPL1O is a Grade 9 Health & Physical education course at Open Course level.

2. What are 1O – (eg: 3M in AWQ3M )
1O for the PPL1O refers to the grade level and the course type. 1 refers to the th Grade and the second digit refers to the open course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for PPL1O?
None

4. How long does it take to complete the PPL1O online course?
The completion of the PPL1O course varies depending on the pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in as little as 4 weeks up to a maximum of 6 months. Longer timelines are available on approval by the Principal.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your ADA1O online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the PPL1O?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the PPL1O in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).

For students registered in Grade 11 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “W” being entered in the “Credit” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

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