2012-2013 Academic Year Calendar - Marianopolis

General Education: Physical EducationPhysical Education (109)Students are required to take three physical education courses*, one from each category, in order to meetthe general formation requirements common to all programs. All courses are offered at an introductory tointermediate level to ensure optimal achievement for all students. Students are encouraged to try a newactivity in order to expand their life-long activity choices.* Students in the Arts and Sciences Program (700.A0) take two physical education courses:109-101-MQ Health and Physical Education and 109-103-MQ Active Living.First-year students select their courses from the first two categories, 109-101-MQ: Health andPhysical Education and 109-102-MQ: Physical Activity. They can be taken in any order.Health & Physical Education109-101-MQ (1-1-1) 1 credit2 hours of class; 1 hour of homeworkCOMPETENCY: "To analyze physical activitywithin the context of lifestyle behaviours thatpromote health.”Students study the relationship between theirphysical activity and stress management or nutrition.They will also identify how these lifestyle behavioursimpact on their overall wellness. Students willconsider their physical capabilities, the need tomaintain or improve their physical fitness, theirtime management and motivators that will lead toregular physical activity.Additional fees are required for courses markedwith an asterisk (*).Choices may include:• Fitness• Fitness/Aerobics• Fit/Games• Fitness/Winter Activities *• Fitness/Yoga• Fit/Walk• Fitness/Indoor Outdoor46