A 103 course may be taken only after both the 101 and 102 courses have been successfully completed. The 103 course addresses the competency of designing and managing a personal activity program that incorporates healthy lifestyle choices. This course contributes to the development of responsible behaviours leading to the promotion and improvement of health. The learning situation will require the application of fundamental knowledge and experiences acquired in the 101 and 102 Physical Education courses. The student will explore a variety of health-related activities and be responsible for choosing, performing and scheduling activities appropriate to meet personal needs, interests and abilities. Theoretical and practical work in class (30 hours) and out of class (15 hours) will provide students with the opportunity to share and evaluate ideas and to apply new learning by working on personal activity programs. The topic specified in the course title (e.g “Dance Activities”) indicates the main theme of weekly class activities. Other physical activities will be included according to the interests of class members. All courses include group and individual work (practical and written) in order to refine the skills needed to plan, execute and evaluate an effective personalized activity plan.
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| 109-103-MQ |
Active Living |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to a variety of activities that could be incorporated into their lifestyle to promote active living and wellness. Activities could include any of the following and other options depending on facilities and ideas from class members: sports, games, individual fitness exercises, walking and relaxation activities, etc. In addition to participating in class activities, students will plan and carry out an individualized fitness program outside of class time, within their own personal schedule. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Active Living (Indoor Cycling) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduces students to the skills of indoor cycling as an activity that could be incorporated into their lifestyle to promote active living and wellness. Activities will include indoor cycling and could include a variety of fitness or cycling training activities such as individual fitness exercises, TRX, relaxation activities, Bosu, and resistance training. This course may also be available in a compressed or intensive format in August, January or May. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Active Living (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will introduce students to a variety of activities that could be incorporated into their lifestyle to promote active living and wellness. Activities could include any of the following and other options depending on facilities and ideas from class members: sports, games, individual fitness exercises, walking and relaxation activities, etc. In addition to participating in class activities, students will plan and carry out an individualized fitness program outside of class time, within their own personal schedule. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. This course may also be available in a compressed or intensive format in August, January or May. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Active Living Gym |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to a variety of activities that could be incorporated into their lifestyle to promote active living and wellness. Activities could include any of the following and other options depending on facilities and ideas from class members: sports, games, individual fitness exercises, walking and relaxation activities. This course may also be available in a compressed or intensive format in August, January or May. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Backpack Hiking (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course introduces students to hiking and camping in the Quebec or Adirondack regions. This course offers students the opportunity to use the basic skills, theory and techniques necessary to plan a safe and efficient 3-day hiking trip. The distance hiked each day ranges between 6 and 14 kilometers. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location and dates, in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. Get a glimpse: http://dawsonoutdoors.tumblr.com/ |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Biking Explorations (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This compressed course introduces students to individual and group biking skills during full-day tours (50 to 85 kilometers) in the Montreal area. This course offers students the opportunity to use the basic skills, theory and techniques necessary to plan safe and efficient day cycling tours. Students must supply their own bicycles. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location and dates in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Canoe Adventure (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This combined 109-102-MQ & 109-103-MQ course is a unique and challenging course that culminates in a 4-day canoeing expedition at the end of the winter semester. We will sleep in the outdoors, paddle and portage all our equipment, and move camp every night. We will meet throughout the semester to learn about camping & canoeing skills, including reading maps, outdoor cooking, clothing selection, and environmental ethics, as well as a pool and a lake canoeing session. Group & camping equipment is available for rent at the college. Students are responsible for providing their own food and personal outdoor clothing. All classes and training sessions are mandatory. This course takes place off-campus. No course fees will be charged until further notice. This is a physically intense course requires a moderate to high level of fitness and commitment to training throughout the semester. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Canoe Camping (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
Experience the original Canadian mode of transportation! In this 3-day intensive course, we will sleep in the outdoors, cook our own food, and canoe everyday. Classes throughout the semester will help you learn about canoe camping skills (canoe safety, map and compass skills, and trip planning). To prepare for the physical challenges of canoeing and portaging on our expedition, you will also implement a personal training program throughout the semester. All classes and training sessions are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to participate on the expedition. This course takes place off-campus. Group & camping equipment is available for rent at the college. You are responsible for providing your own food and personal outdoor clothing. Verify location & dates in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Combative Activities |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to a variety of combative activities including: Karate, Kung-Fu, self-defence, Aikido, Kendo and Judo/Ju-Jitsu. History, etiquette, safety and fitness aspects will be taught and practiced. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Dance Activities |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to a variety of dance activities while also focusing on the components of fitness. Dance activities such as aerobic dance, hip-hop, Broadway jazz, Latin and swing may be explored. This course may also be available in a compressed or intensive format in August, January or May. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Fitness Activities |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to a variety of fitness activities and exercises, designed to work the components of fitness. This course may also be available in a compressed or intensive format in August, January or May. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Fitness Activities (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Living on the Land: Traditional Indigenous Outdoor Activities (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
The intensive portion of this course involves living for 3-days in a traditional indigenous village on in the Atikamekw community of Manawan. Students will have the opportunity to learn and experience traditional outdoor living skills from Indigenous guides from this community. Students will be able to experience the stress relieving, and energizing benefits that living in nature can offer, all in a traditional Atikamekw setting. This course takes place off-campus. Group & camping equipment is available for rent at the College. You are responsible for providing your own food and personal outdoor clothing. Verify location & dates in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Martial Arts Retreat (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course introduces students to a variety of martial arts such as Ving Tsun, Kung-Fu, and Kick Boxing and will incorporate martial arts skills in the development of a personal fitness program. All classes and activity sessions are mandatory. This course takes place off-campus and will include a three day intensive portion. Students will be expected to use the knowledge acquired in their 101 and 102 courses to plan and carry out a personal activity program, which will contribute to their health and well-being. Verify location & dates in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Nature Retreat (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course will introduce and deepen students understanding of and experience of the outdoors. In particular you should expect an immersive physically active experience where you will camp, canoe, hike, scavenger hunt, identify flora and fauna, and track animals with the theme of exploring nature. The 3-day intensive is split in two comprised of a 2-day canoe trip, with an overnight, followed on a separate weekend by a one-day hike taking place in the Laurentians north of Montreal. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location and dates in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Outdoor Education Activities (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course introduces students to a variety of outdoor activities to be done in and around an outdoor education centre. Students may explore activities such as hiking, orienteering, canoeing, biking, field games, combative activities and/or elementary rock climbing, amongst others. All classes and intensive days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location and dates in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Sport Performance Training |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students, who are already involved in high-performance sport or activity, to a variety of training methods designed to enhance personal performance in that sport or activity. Theoretical topics will include training intensity, specificity of training, cross-training, over-training, nutrition for sport, and stress and performance. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Team Sports |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to a variety of team sports such as basketball, soccer, as well as many others. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Training For Running (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
In this course, we will explore a variety of training activities that will help the student train to run. The course will include activities such as muscular endurance training in particular core training, flexibility training to improve range of motion and prevent injury, cardiovascular endurance training focusing on building up the student’s ability to run for longer and longer distances, and learning proper running techniques to produce effective runners. In addition to participating in class activities, students will plan and carry out an individualized fitness program outside of class time, within their own personal schedule. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Wilderness Camping (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This intensive course introduces the student to camping in a wilderness setting. Activities include planning, assembling and sleeping in a shelter, fixing one-pot meals, experiencing basic survival skill such as orienteering and wilderness first aid. Group and individual work will be required prior to the intensive days. In addition to personal preparation for the excursion, students will be expected to use the knowledge acquired in their 101 and 102 courses to plan and carry out a personal activity program, which will contribute to their health and well-being. All classes, training sessions, and camping days are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to continue in the course. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location, dates and time in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Winter Camping (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
Winter camping is an intensive course culminating in a 3-day winter expedition in the Laurentians. Several pre-expedition lectures will help students develop the required skills (menu planning, equipment, shelter building, first aid) and mental attitudes. In addition to personal preparation for the excursion, students will plan and carry out an individualized fitness program outside of class time. All classes and training sessions are mandatory. Students missing these sessions will be considered unprepared and may be denied permission to participate on the expedition. Students are responsible for providing their own food and personal clothing. Sleeping: outdoors in snow shelters, basecamp with side excursions. Physical Challenge: Medium. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Winter Outdoor Education Activities (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Yoga Lifestyle |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course will allow students to gain a deeper understanding of the practice of yoga. Students will learn about the effect it has on their overall well-being. This course will give the students the opportunity to connect to the mindfulness aspect of yoga in addition to educating themselves about different lifestyle choices such as; meditation, various yoga styles and learn about nutritional choices that promote healthy living. Students will be expected to use the knowledge acquired in their 101 and 102 courses to plan and carry out a personal activity program, which will contribute to their health and well-being. Verify facility location in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Yoga Lifestyle (EARLY INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
The description for this course is not available at this time.
Please check with the Program Coordinator. |
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| 109-103-MQ |
Yoga Retreat (INTENSIVE) |
1 - 1 - 1 |
30 |
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| Description for Course: |
Step away from technology and reconnect with yourself through the mindful practice of yoga. Yoga Retreat explores the mind, body and spiritual practices of yoga and will incorporate yoga principles in the development of a personal fitness program. In addition to learning yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation, students will explore holistic health practices such as nutrition and stress management. This 3-day retreat offers students the opportunity to disconnect with technology and society, and re-connect with nature and oneself. All classes and yoga sessions are mandatory. This course takes place off-campus. Verify facility location, dates, and cost in the “Timetable & Registration Guide” prior to registering. |
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