Physical Activity Courses (PAC)

The Physical Activity Core (PAC) courses are a required component of the BPHE program.  The PAC program includes four full-year courses, they are designated PAC 100Y, 200Y, 300Y and 400Y.  Each required rotation contains a variety of activity units which students rotate through as the term progresses.  In higher years, different sections of the PAC courses offer differing unit combinations.  Course descriptions are available in the FPEH Undergraduate Program Calendar.

Timetable
PAC Timetable 2008-09

Enrolment
Enrolment in Physical Activity Core (PAC) Rotations will commence on ROSI starting July 8th, 2008.  Choose the available PAC section that interests you the most. Enrolment is on a first come, first served basis and there are no waiting lists available for full sections.

Safety & Equipment Requirements
Faculty regulations state that for the safety of all participants, proper safety equipment and appropriate attire in physical activity courses must be worn.  This policy will be strictly enforced.  
All sport specific game and safety equipment (i.e. racquets, goggles, shin guards, bats, helmets) will be provided, however students may also bring their own.  Non-marking shoes must be worn for all hardwood surface gyms and courts (SG, SC, UG, FS).  Students must come prepared to participate in all activities on the first day by bringing appropriate equipment and attire (i.e. T-shirt & shorts, bring swimsuits for aquatics, etc.).

Rotations Attendance Ruling
A single letter based mark is assigned at the successful completion of each PAC course.  Student marks reflect the aggregate mark achieved over the completed rotation units. For example: the course PAC100Y consists of five rotation units:  Run, Jump and Throw, Dance, Aquatics/Swim, Principles of Fitness I, and Gymnastics.  Each rotation unit is graded and a single final aggregate mark is determined from the average of the unit grades.

All activity units of the rotation must be completed successfully to receive credit, a unit mark of 50% or more is considered a pass. If a student does not pass a unit, they will be required to take that activity again and a mark of “No Credit” will be recorded for the whole PAC course until that activity unit of the rotation is completed successfully. 
Being present in class and participating fully is an integral part of the PAC program. Students are allowed to be absent as follows:

• No more than 2 Absences in any 1 rotation unit.
• No more than 6 Absences in the whole PAC rotation.
• Two lates will equal to one absence. 

An absence is defined as being absent from class for ANY reason (i.e. medical, personal etc.).  Students who miss more than 25% of a rotation unit will have to take that rotation unit again.   Students who exceed the allotted number of absences have have the following options:
               1) Speak to your Instructor to see if you can make up the time in any way. This is the best option.
2) Contact the PAC Attendance Coordinator Walter Okihiro at pac.peh@utoronto.ca about making up the time in another class. You will need to get a “Make Up Sheet” signed by the Instructor whose class you attend and return this sheet to the FPEH Undergraduate Program Office.

Accessibility Needs and Injuries
Students with specific accessibility needs, disabilities and/or injuries must inform the FPEH Undergraduate Program Office and consult with Dave Cooper to arrange alternate accommodations to meet the physical activity degree requirements.  Early notification is preferred so appropriate accommodations can be organized.  Documentation from an appropriate physician or specialist is required.