The SHSM Sports major gives students the opportunity to gain sector-based skills and experience to prepare for a career in the sports industry.

This program Is designed for students In ALL pathways (Apprenticeship, Workplace, College, University and students enrolled in the IB program)

Why Get Involved?

• Volunteer at a sports facility or event

• Experience an athletics-focused environment through work placements

• Networking with local employers

• Participate in an exercise class at a fitness facility

• Touring of local Colleges, Universities, and Athletic Facilities

• Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on OSSD transcript

• Gain valuable industry-specific work experience and knowledge

Careers

• Physiotherapy

• Athletic Therapy/RMT

• Sports Marketing/Management 

• Fitness Instructor/Trainer

• Paramedic/EMS

• Teacher

• Coach

• Nurse/Doctor

Follow the procedure below to apply to the Sports SHSM program:

• Discuss the opportunity with your parents.  You'll need their recommendation for your application anyways, and they might have their own questions for you to ask

• In MyBlueprint, you can express interest in the SHSM of your choice.  On the right-hand side under Regional Programs, select Learn More.  You can then find your program and select the one in which you are interested

• Make an appointment with your guidance counselor in Student Services.  They will answer your questions and work with you to plan your SHSM course bundle

• Your counselor will provide you with an application form to complete online

• Before being accepted, a program teacher (Mrs. Merrick) will contact you for your next steps