If you are passionate about helping others, a career in the health and wellness industry might be the perfect fit for you! Students interested in the fitness, health, personal care, and wellness industry would be a great addition to this SHSM program. 

The demand for professionals in the Healthcare Sector continues to rapidly grow as Canada's population ages. There are a wide variety of options for students that are pursuing a career in this industry including Nursing, Child & Youth Workers, Dietitians, Kinesiologists, and even Animal Veterinarian Technicians. 

Successful careers in the health and wellness field are made by individuals who are skilled and knowledgeable. This SHSM program will give students the experiential learning opportunities and certifications to develop their skills in pursing post-secondary education, the workplace, and apprenticeships pathways.

In the Health & Wellness major, students will take 9 credits in grade 11 and 12:

• 4 Health & Wellness major credits

• 1 English credit (Grade 11 or 12)

• 1 Math credit (Grade 11 or 12)

• 1 Science/Social Science credit or equivalent (Grade 11 or 12)

• 2 co-operative education credits to gain workplace experience that helps you refine, extend and practice your Health & Wellness knowledge and skills

Additionally, students will have opportunities for:

• Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities in Health & Wellness

• Field Trips and planning/implementing in-school mental health and awareness events

For Health & Wellness majors, possible career paths include:

• ​Apprenticeship – early childhood educator, child and youth worker, educational assistant

• College – paramedic, dental hygienist, animal vet technician, practical nurse, athletic trainer

• University – audiologist, dentist, dietician, pharmacist, kinesiologist, registered nurse, doctor, physiotherapist

• Entry level workplace –  certified personal trainer, lifeguard, hospital admitting clerk, doctor’s office receptionist