Physical Education

Swim Activities: Students engage in a variety of fitness activities and games. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters. Must not be allergic to pool chemicals.

• Circuit Training: Students combine stretching, relaxation, aerobic, and strength exercises in a time-efficient workout;
• Fitness Conditioning: Students learn basic conditioning principles to improve their aerobic and muscular fitness. A variety of aerobic and weight training activities and equipment are incorporated to develop personal fitness;
• Mind Body Fitness: Students will experience a blend of disciplines, such as yoga, pilates, tai chi and various relaxation techniques.
• Training for Athletic Performance: Students learn training techniques to improve their athletic performance
• Sustainable Fitness: Students learn a variety of outdoor activities that have little to no cost and little to no impact on the environment.
• Boot Camp: A high intensity interval training class guaranteed to improve fitness levels.
• Introduction to Endurance Sports: Students will learn training techniques to improve performance in running, cycling and swimming.
• Spin Circuit: A combination of spin cycling and weight training.
• Walking and Fitness: Students will explore the advantages to improving their fitness through a gentler type of workout.

• Martial Arts: Students are introduced to a variety of martial arts to develop personal fitness. No prior knowledge or experience in martial arts is required;
• Archery/Fitness: Students are introduced to a variety of aerobic and weight training activities to develop personal fitness. As well, they learn the fundamentals of archery as a fitness activity.

Introduction to Outdoor Activities: Students apply physical fitness principles to a number of outdoor activities. Activities may include rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, orienteering, shelter-building, and/or cross-country skiing, depending on the time of year. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to participate; also bring a swimsuit, towel and lock for pool work.

• Squash/Badminton/Pickel Ball: Students learn basic skills and rules to play these games. Must provide own ball and eye protection.
• Squash-Fitness: Students will experience a variety of fitness activities as well as learn the basic skills and rules to play squash. Students must provide their own ball and eye protection.

Team Sports: Students participate in four or five team sports: activities may include basketball, volleyball, ball hockey, indoor soccer, and/or non-stop football.

Sustainable Fitness: This is a new course offering which pairs one intensive Humanities World Views course with one Physical Education course to better understand the world we live in through diet, exercise, mindfulness and connecting with nature. These combined courses match their activities, assignments and content, and partner with McGill’s Agricultural campus and Arboretum, to provide students with an opportunity to expand their world views around the process of growing and acquiring food, foraging, preparing produce for the market, and sampling different dietary options. They will experience all of this while preparing and living the physical and mental work involved in working outdoors.
Students must also register in Humanities “Sustainable Health (Intensive)” 345-102-MQ

Dance Fitness: Students improve fitness levels while dancing.

Stand Up Paddleboard Fitness: Students are introduced to fitness activities while on a stand up paddle board.

• Alpine Skiing/Snowboarding: Is a compressed class: includes 3 classes on campus and 4 at the ski hill. Classes at the ski hill finish at 9 p.m. at night. Course is restricted to students at beginner and intermediate levels only. A course fee is charged. ;
• Kayaking: Students learn basic skills and safety precautions to participate in this activity. This course consists of 10 classes and 2 day trips to a whitewater river. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters.
  Snowboarding: Is a compressed course: includes 3 classes on campus and 4 at the ski hill. Classes at the ski hill finish at 9 p.m. Course is restricted to students at beginner and intermediate levels only. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to participate;
• Cross Country Skiing: Is a compressed course: includes 10 classes on campus, plus 2 day tours or one weekend trip. A course fee is charged;
• Orienteering: Is a compressed course: includes 10 classes on campus, plus 2 orienteering meets, which take place on weekends. A course fee is charged;
• Rock Climbing: Students learn basic skills and safety precautions to participate in this activity. Instruction takes place indoors using the climbing wall in gym 3. This course is offered in two formats: 8 classes with an outdoor weekend excursion; 15 classes in Gym 3 using our state-of-the-art climbing wall;
  Winter Camping: Course develops snowshoe backcountry travel and winter camping skills. Is a compressed course: includes 8 classes on campus and 1 weekend trip. A course fee is charged;
  Mountain Biking: An introductory course to learn basic skills, safety, and bike maintenance. Is a compressed course: includes 8 classes and a 2-day bike trip. Students must provide their own mountain bike, which must be in excellent condition. Must also provide or rent own camping equipment. A course fee is charged;
• ECO Camping: Course focuses on the relationship between health and wellness and the conservation of wilderness areas. Is a compressed course: includes 8 classes on campus and 1 weekend trip. A course fee is charged. Students must provide suitable hiking boots;
• Paddling Skills: Course develops canoeing and kayaking skills. Is a compressed course: includes 9 classes and two 1 day paddling excursions on local waterways.

• Swim Conditioning: Students apply physical fitness principles to a swim conditioning program. Activities include training for fitness and muscle toning, stroke improvement, and games. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters. Must not be allergic to pool chemicals. 1st class: Students should be wearing swimsuits and bring towels, prepared to swim;
• Water Polo: Students are introduced to the basic skills and rules of water polo. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 200 meters in 5 mins. and tread water continuously for 10 mins. Women need a full one-piece bathing suit. Must not be allergic to pool chemicals. 1st class: Students should be wearing swimsuits and bring towels, prepared to swim.

• Jogging: Students learn how to improve their aerobic fitness through jogging. This is an outdoor fitness course geared to the ability of the students.
• Weight Training Techniques: Students will learn the basic principles of  weight training and proper weight training technique.

• Golf: Students learn basic skills, rules, etiquette, and game procedures for golf. Course is held indoors in the gymnasium;
• Martial Arts: Students are introduced to a variety of martial arts skills. No prior experience in martial arts is required.

• Basketball: Students learn basic skills and rules to play this game;
• Soccer: Students learn basic skills and rules of the game;
• Volleyball: Students learn basic skills and rules of the game, as well as mini-volleyball tactics.
• Indoor Cricket: Students will be introduced to this popular team sport.
• Ball Hockey: Students learn basic skills and rules for indoor play.

• Badminton: Students learn basic skills and rules to play this game;
• Squash: Students learn basic skills and rules to play this game. Must provide own ball and eye protection. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to play;

• Pilates: Students are introduced to the practice of Pilates. Fundamental movements are taught, along with associated cues, to facilitate efficient learning. Supervised individual practice of each movement is followed by work in pairs;
• Yoga: Students will experience different types of yoga, developing flexibility and strength, and participating in an overall challenging workout;
• Dance: Students will learn choreography from different styles of dance.
• Stand Up Paddleboard: Students will complete various yoga poses while on a stand up paddle board.

• Individual Swim Program: Students design and execute a personal activity program both within a pool environment and outside of class. Activities include training for fitness and muscle toning, stroke improvement, and games. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters. Must not be allergic to pool chemicals. 1st class: Students should be wearing swimsuits and bring towels, prepared to swim.
• Water Fitness: Students will participate in various aquatic activities that promote fitness.

• Individual Fitness Programs: Students learn to design and train using personalized aerobic and muscular programs. A variety of aerobic and weight training activities and equipment are incorporated to develop personal fitness.
• Mind Body Fitness: A blend of disciplines such as yoga, pilates, tai chi and various relaxation techniques, students will practice these and develop their own personal routines.
• Spinning: Spinning is an indoor group cycling class where students do speed and climbing drills to music. It is a high intensity, low impact activity that can be adapted to any level of fitness.
• Core Strength Training: Students improve their balance, posture, and coordination, as well as muscle tone, flexibility, and spinal stability.
• Training for Athletic Performance: Students learn training techniques to improve their athletic performance.
• Triathlon: Students will participate in an on campus sprint triathlon after swimming, cycling, and running training.
• Run your First 5km or 10km Road Race: Students learning training techniques and then participate in an actual road race.

• Golf: Students learn basic skills, rules, etiquette, and game procedures for golf. Course is held indoors in the gymnasium;
• Martial Arts: Students learn to set individual goals and work to achieve them by practicing selected stand-up striking martial arts techniques. No prior knowledge or experience in martial arts is required.

• Bicycle Camping: Students prepare for 10 weeks leading up to a weekend bike trip. Is a compressed course: includes 10 classes and 1 weekend trip. Must provide own mountain bike, which is in excellent condition. Must also provide or rent own camping equipment. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be changed appropriately to run outdoors in any weather;
• Canoe Camping: Is a compressed course: includes 8 classes and 1 weekend trip. Students must provide or rent their own camping equipment. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to participate; also bring a swimsuit, towel, and lock for pool work;
• Canoe / Kayak Camping: Is a compressed course: includes 7 classes and 1 weekend trip. Students must provide or rent their own camping equipment. Must be able to swim in deep water and comfortably swim 50 meters. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to participate; also bring a swimsuit, towel, and lock for pool work;
• Mountain Hiking and Camping: Is a compressed course: includes 8 classes and 1 weekend trip. Students need hiking boots. Must provide or rent own camping equipment. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to participate;
• Urban Outdoor Activities: Experience outdoor physical activities in an urban setting. Is a compressed course: includes 8 classes and 1 weekend trip. A course fee is charged. Students must provide or rent camping gear. Proper hiking footwear is required;
• Outdoor Survival: Students learn all aspects of outdoor survival, including basic skills and safety. Is a compressed course: includes 7 classes and 2 two-night camp trips. Personal rain gear is required. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to participate.

• Squash: Students learn basic skills and rules to play this game. Must provide own ball and eye protection. 1st class: Students should be wearing exercise clothes and running shoes, ready to play;
• Badminton: Students learn basic skills and rules to play this game;
• Tennis: Students learn basic skills and rules to play this game. Is a compressed course: includes 10 classes held on Campus and 2 weekend tournaments. Must provide own racquet. A course fee is charged. 1st class: Students will meet on campus; classroom to be announced.

• Team Sports: Students participate in four or five team sports: activities may include basketball, volleyball, ball hockey, indoor soccer, non-stop football and/or other team sports;
• Volleyball: Students learn skills and rules of the game; also mini-volleyball and team tactics;
• Soccer: Students learn basic skills and rules of the game;
• Basketball: Students learn basic skills and rules of the game.
• Hockey: Students will sharpen their skills with one ice training. Students must be competent skaters and must provide their own skates, helmet and stick.

• Yoga Lifestyles/Retreat: Students will experience different types of yoga, developing flexibility and strength, and participating in an overall challenging workout. Yoga retreat includes a weekend retreat with invited guest presenters.
• Mobility for Sport: Students will learn and practice techniques to improve flexibility and performance.
• Dance Activities: Students will learn how to incorporate dance into their training routine.