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 activity 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
Enrolment
Enrolment in Physical Activity Core (PAC) Rotations will commence on ROSI starting July 8, 2009 at 6 a.m. 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 require that proper safety equipment and appropriate attire be worn while participating in physical activity. Both instructors and students have a major responsibility to ensure the safety of activity courses and this is regarded as an important aspect of the total learning experience. 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.).
H1N1 Flu Information for FPEH Undergraduate Students
Please refer to the full FPEH H1N1 Flu Preparedness Document for information about the procedures to follow should you become sick with flu-like symptoms. A summary is provided below:
1) As soon as you feel sick stay at home, do not attend classes, exams or placements
2) For information on your symptoms contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
3) Record your absence on ROSI using the new absence tool
4) Contact the Undergraduate Program Office and inform us of your absence
The Faculty of Physical Education & Health will provide up to date information to students during any disruption of normal education activities caused by a pandemic through the Faculty’s web site.
Other Online H1N1 Flu Resources:
Public Health Agency of Canada
University of Toronto H1N1 Web site
FightFlu.ca
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 six rotation units: Run, Jump and Throw, Dance, Aquatics, Principles of Fitness I, Gymnastics and NCCP FMS. 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 you do not pass a unit, you 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 1 Absence in any 1 rotation unit.
- No more than 6 Absences for PAC100Y, PAC200Y and PAC300Y. No more than 5 Absences for PAC400Y 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.). If you miss more than 25% of the rotation unit, you will have to take that rotation unit again. If you exceed the allotted number of absences, you have the following options:
- Speak to your Instructor to see if you can make up the time in any way. This is the best option.
- Speak to Walter Okihiro for PAC100Y, PAC200Y, PAC300Y and PAC400Y 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 Walter Okihiro. Make-up Sheets are available at the Undergraduate Program Office.
- If you are injured and cannot participate you should still attend class. Speak to your instructor and assist him/her if possible. You should be making notes on the class activity and not be doing any other work.
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.