Riverside’s Hockey Academy is open to all grades and all skill levels. Organized in partnership with RPM Hockey, the Academy offers power skating, hockey skills, off-ice conditioning and more. The class is conducted at the Port Coquitlam Community Center ice arena. A fee of $264 per month (5 months) includes ice time, coaching and Academy wear. Students must provide their own equipment. Admission is by application with priority given to Riverside catchment area students. Space is limited.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION 9
COURSE CODE: MPHE-09
This course will include an introduction and exposure to a wide variety of team, partner and individual activities with emphasis on basic skill development, fitness and sportsmanship. Activities may include volleyball, football, lacrosse, wrestling, minor games, basketball, dance, ultimate, badminton, track and field and softball. The health component is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that students need for lifelong physical and mental well-being. It focuses on personal coping skills in the areas of stress, technology, mental health, healthy relationships, and conflict. Students will also gain knowledge and skills surrounding the physical, emotional, and social aspects of psychoactive substance use and potentially addictive behaviours.
Introductory Fitness & Physical Training 10 is a course for students interested in focusing on fitness-based training and enhancing their fitness knowledge. The course will build on the weight training units covered within PHE 9 & 10 and allow students an opportunity to further their overall fitness. Students will train using various strength and cardiovascular training techniques. This is a great opportunity for junior students to improve and maintain their physical fitness outside of their required PHE classes! Open to all grade 9 & 10 students.