Physical Education
Lord Byng PE Department and Athletics
Physical Health Education Department
Department Head:
Kim Chong-Ping kchong@vsb.bc.ca
Athletic Director:
Kevin Sandher ksandher@vsb.bc.ca
Department Members:
Nick Boulding nboulding@vsb.bc.ca
Will Bowen wbowen@vsb.bc.ca
Celina Guadagni cguadagni@vsb.bc.ca
Byron Jack bjack@vsb.bc.ca
Malori Pendree mpendree@vsb.bc.ca
Kristy Watson kwatson@vsb.bc.ca
The main goal of the Physical Health Education Department is to develop a life-long appreciation of the value of physical fitness, mental wellness, and a healthy lifestyle. While we focus on skill development and fitness, we place a high emphasis on active participation, as we strive to promote an appreciation for a healthy long life of physical activity.
Proper athletic wear and footwear must be worn at all times in PHE classes. Lord Byng PE strip may be purchased from any PE teacher and paid online on https://vsb.schoolcashonline.com/
Courses Offered:
PHE 8- PHE10: These courses focus on daily participation in different types of physical activity. Students will understand their strengths, weaknesses and personal preferences to help achieve their health-related goals.
Dance PHE 9-12: This course has a dance emphasis, and covers different dance units such as hip hop, k-pop, salsa, swing, musical theatre, Bollywood, etc. It also covers the curriculum of PHE 9-10 courses.
Fitness PHE 10: This is an introductory course to weight training principles and focuses on the five components of health-related physical fitness. It also covers the curriculum of PHE 10.
Fitness 11/12: An advanced course in weight training principles and more in-depth focus into the five components of health-related physical fitness. Students create their own personal fitness goals and plans.
PHE 11/12: Senior level PHE course with a focus on life-long activities. This class also goes on field trips in the community. Some of these field trips include golfing, disc golf, water sports, laser tag.
Leadership 9-12:
An off-timetable course that is available to students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12, with a focus on athletic, school, and community service.
Lunch Hour Open Gym Schedule
On Mondays and Fridays at lunch, in the big gym, students can play various sports. Proper athletic wear and footwear is required. Please bring your own equipment. Do not bring your bag to the gym.
Athletics
The Physical Health Education Department and Lord Byng Athletics work together to create a successful program which involves providing opportunities for as many student athletes as possible. Lord Byng Athletics represents the school’s competitive sport program in the Vancouver Secondary School Athletic Association (VSSAA). For more information about the VSSAA please visit:
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