HAL2.0 connects students with course content by being inclusive, and featuring images of real students of all abilities and backgrounds. It helps students understand how leading a healthy, and active lifestyle can positively impact their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being, and empowers them with the knowledge to make healthy decisions that will impact the rest of their lives.
HAL2.0 has been completely revised and updated to empower students to take ownership of their learning. Each Chapter Feature Story is designed develop student's living skills by connecting what they're learning to their daily lives. HAL2.0 includes a new chapter on Movement Competence, and addresses important topics covered in the Revised Ontario Health and Physical Education Curriculum (2015), including mental health, physical literacy, and healthy online relationships. It supports Ontario’s Indigenous Education Strategy by incorporating topics such as ‘The 5 Calls to Action’ from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report, traditional indigenous games and activities, personal stories, and more throughout.
