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LEADS is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program focused on the sports-sector.
LEADS is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program focused on the sports-sector.
In order to earn their Sports SHSM through LEADS, students complete the requirements listed below in their Grade 11 and 12 years.
All of these requirements can be met through any of the three program pathways: Athletic Development, Outdoor Leadership, Sports Leadership.
LEADS Sports SHSM program Requirements:
LEADS Sports SHSM program Requirements:
2 Credit Co-op placement in a sport related sector
4 Major Credits (Phys-ed, Science, Business, Arts, Tech, etc)
1 Math (grade 11 or 12)
1 English (grade 11 or 12)
1 Required Business Studies, Science, or Social Science
3 mandatory certifications
3 elective certifications
Participating in experiential learning and career exploration activities
Participating in "reach ahead" experiences
Mandatory Certifications
Mandatory Certifications
CPR
Standard First Aid
WHMIS
Elective Certifications
Elective Certifications
Making Headway - Concussion Awareness
Conflict Resolution
Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
High Five Certifications
NCCP Coaching Levels
Officiating
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
Safe Talk Training
Wrap and Taping for Injury
Experiential Learning and Career Exploration Activities:
Experiential Learning and Career Exploration Activities:
Examples include:
one-on-one observation of a cooperative education student at a placement in the sports sector (an example of job twinning)
a day-long observation of an employee in the sports sector
a one- or two-week work experience with a member of an industry association or a professional in the sector
a volunteer experience at a community sports facility or at a professional sports team event
an experience coaching an elementary school student or team in an extracurricular activity
participation in an exercise class at a fitness facility
a tour of an athletic facility
attendance at a sports sector career fair
Reach Ahead Experiences:
Reach Ahead Experiences:
LEADS students are provided one or more reach ahead experiences – opportunities to take the next steps along their chosen pathway – as shown in the following examples:
Apprenticeship: visiting an approved apprenticeship delivery agent in the sector
College: interviewing a college student enrolled in a sector-specific program, dual credit courses
University: observing a university class in a sector-related program
Workplace: interviewing an employee in the sector
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