Honour Specialist (Health and Physical Education)

Course Code: LF18HHPO

The purpose of the Physical and Health Education (H&PE) I/S Honour Specialist Additional Qualification (AQ) Course is to extend candidates’ skills and knowledge for design, delivery, and assessment of H&PE programs. This course focuses on the theory and practice underpinning H&PE through exploration of the underlying philosophy and its application for ensuring a healthy, active living education. As an Honour Specialist course, it also emphasizes the importance of authoritative leadership for supporting and sustaining strong teaching and learning through sound, innovative programming. Theory and discussion of important issues culminate in a practical leadership project to demonstrate the candidate’s foundational learning and understanding of H&PE.

Prerequisites

  • Be a member in good standing with the OCT
  • FOUR-year (20 full courses) academic undergraduate degree, (excluding education courses)
  • NINE full courses (non-education) in the subject of the Honour Specialist (Health and Physical Education) with a minimum B average
  • Minimum TWO years certified teaching experience by the first day of the course, subsequent to certification including at least ONE year in Health and Physical Education

Documents Required

  • Signed Supervisory Officer's Form by course end date confirming teaching experience
  • Official transcript(s) sent directly to the Professional Learning Office from the granting institution before course start date
Session Dates
Start Date: Sep 18, 2018
End Date: Dec 13, 2018
Tuesdays & Thursdays (6:00pm – 9:00pm) September 18, 2018 – December 13, 2018 PLUS 22hrs Online course work PLUS 25hrs Independent Assignment

Location
St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic School (map)
89 Lorry Greenberg Drive Ottawa ON K1T 3J6

Instructors
Brooks, Vince & Thomas, Robert