Centre High Career Pathways - Physical Education

Course Description

Design your own fitness journey. This Physical Education class focuses on your personal goals — whether that's building strength, improving cardio, or developing a lifelong fitness habit.

You'll train daily using free weights, machines, cardio equipment, a functional training room, the pool, and the gymnasium. The program also covers nutrition, mental health, and fitness concepts to support your overall wellness.

Classes are held in partnership with the Don Wheaton YMCA and Edmonton's river valley trail system. YMCA membership is available to Centre High students at a reduced rate (~$105/semester), giving you access during class and anytime the facility is open. Physical Education instructors and Personal Trainers help you design a workout program tailored to your goals.

Earn credits in Physical Education 10, 20 & 30

Possible Jobs / Careers

Personal Trainer — Designing and coaching individualized fitness programs for clients
Fitness Instructor — Leading group exercise classes and training sessions
Kinesiologist — Assessing movement and prescribing exercise for injury prevention and rehabilitation
Recreation Coordinator — Planning and managing fitness and recreation programs for communities
Strength & Conditioning Coach — Training athletes to improve performance and prevent injury
Wellness Coach — Helping clients set and achieve health, nutrition, and lifestyle goals
Physical Education Teacher — Teaching fitness, movement, and health in schools
Sport & Recreation Manager — Running gyms, recreation centres, and sport facilities
Nutritionist — Advising on diet and nutrition to support health and fitness goals
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist — Promoting workplace wellness and ergonomic safety

Post-Secondary Connections

University of Alberta

University of Calgary

Transferable Skills

Goal setting — Creating and following through on a personal plan with measurable targets
Self-discipline — Showing up and putting in consistent effort over time
Stress management — Using physical activity and wellness strategies to manage pressure
Self-awareness — Understanding your body, your limits, and how to push past them safely
Time management — Balancing training with other responsibilities
Lifelong health habits — Building routines that support physical and mental well-being beyond school

Course Description

Possible Jobs / Careers

Post-Secondary Connections

University of Alberta

University of Calgary

University of Lethbridge

Mount Royal University

MacEwan University

NAIT

Transferable Skills