RHS Guidance

Early Childhood Dev 120 - This course is a study of “the most significant resource that we possess – children”. This course explores how children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Issues are discussed regarding the "quality of life" and human development, "society's basic unit", the family plus parenting skills in our complex, consuming, and technological society. The importance of the need to provide love, continuity and stability, as well as the basic food, clothing, and shelter requirements is addressed. Child Studies 120 includes a variety of human centered experiences from conception through to the development of the school age child. Thus, ongoing observations and experiences with children is an essential part of this program.

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Health Care 110

Looking to go into the healthcare field?  This exploratory course introduces students to concepts and skills related to health care and the health care system. Students will learn how the Canadian health care system works and will introduce various medical professional that work within the system. Students will learn what it takes to be a professional within the different healthcare occupations; will discover the rights are of a health care consumer; will develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues; and will begin to explore secondary and post-secondary pathways leading to careers in the field.

Need more information?  Email Mr. Battis.

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Nutrition for Healthy Living 120

This course studies the science of food relating to Canada's Food Guide and the relationship between food, nutrition and wellness. It emphasizes the decision- making process concerning the use of both human and non-human resources required for safety and sanitation, dietary planning, food preparation and the concept of nutritional wellness. Nutrition issues are discussed regarding food on a global and regional level, food trends and lifestyles, eating disorders, and new food technologies. Hands on laboratory experiments provide an integral part of this program.

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Outdoor Education 110 - prerequisite: Health and PE 10

The course will develop personal outdoor recreation skills based on environmental ethics. Students must satisfy a requirement to complete an out-trip that may be a daytrip, overnight excursion or extended trip. The course will take advantage of local outdoor access and could include camping, hiking, orienteering, canoeing, swimming and other outdoor adventure activities. Students must be prepared to plan, lead and evaluate out-trip experiences from personal and group dynamics perspectives

Here is a video explaining the course

Need more information?  Email Mr. Fogarty.

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Physical Education 10 

For students who thrive on competition and team success.

Need more information? Email Mr. Gibbs.

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Physical Education - non-competitive

For students who are self-motivated, working on wellness and beyond.

Need more information? Email Ms. Love.

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Wellness Through Phys Ed 110 - The goal of Wellness through Physical Education 110 is to promote healthy active living for life. The course is intended to encourage a broad-based exploration of a variety of activities, highlighting non- traditional approaches to fitness and wellness (e.g. yoga, hiking, personal training, etc.). The course offers a range of learning experiences for students that encourage healthy active living but are not sport specific. Students will personalize their learning by researching, self-assessing and determining personal preferences for engaging in lifelong physical activity. Students will apply knowledge of fitness and wellness concepts to the creation of a personal healthy active living plan. The curriculum includes a practical activity-based segment, as well as a classroom component.