Grade 12 Athletic Leadership
IDC4UX Course Outline
Teacher:
Cathy Godkin
Course Description
Student:
This course focuses on the development of leadership skills for students in the school and the community.
Students will study and apply theory in developing skills in the areas of conflict resolution, planning and goal
setting, problem solving, group dynamics and teamwork. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to
support them in pursuing a variety of leadership roles. Students will have an opportunity to promote leadership
mentoring in the elementary schools as well.
Key Understandings
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following:
 Use of leadership skills in a variety of healthy active living contexts;
 Teamwork skills that achieve positive results;
 Identify the effectiveness of individual leaders and peer support roles;
 Demonstrate an understanding of elocution skills and effective communication;
 An ability to help plan, promote and run a school wide event
Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning
CATEGORIES OF EVALUATION
Knowledge and Understanding
Thinking and Inquiry
Communication
Application
Final Evaluation: Run a Major Event
Final Evaluation: Personal Interview Portfolio
% OF TERM
MARK
15%
10%
15%
60%
% OF FINAL
MARK
20%
10%
30%
70%
BREAKDOWN OF FINAL MARK
Late Policy
All assignments are due by the assigned date. If an assignment is NOT completed by the assigned date, the
student will be given a Late and Missed Assignment Tracking Sheet with a clear indication of the revised
date.(most likely the next day). One third of a level will be deducted from the assignment for each school day
up to the full value of the assignment. The best practice is to submit your best work by the assigned date.
PERFORMANCE TASKS/ UNITS OF STUDY
Leadership
 Leadership styles and skills
 Group development and teamwork skills
 Self Awareness
Facilitation of Recreational Activities
 Needs assessment and plan coordination
 Promotion of participation
 Event Planning
Presentation Techniques
 Teaching Pedagogy
 Communication Skills
 Mentoring
 Development of research techniques
Assessment strategies include:
 Active participation
 Observation
 Conferencing
 Paper and pencil tests
 Written reports
 Self evaluation
 Reflection
 Research
 Presentations
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Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
Example Behaviours
Commitment within the learning environment; complete
and submit class work, homework, assignments
according to agreed upon timelines; manage own
behaviour
Devise and follow a plan; establish priorities & manage
time to achieve goals
Independently monitor, assess, and revise plans to
complete tasks & meet goals; follow instructions with
minimal supervision
Respond positively to ideas, opinions, values and
traditions of others; build healthy relationships with
others; work with others to resolve conflict and build
consensus
Look for/act on opportunities for learning; curiosity &
interest in learning; positive attitude
Set own individual goals and monitor progress toward
achieving them; assess and reflect critically on own
strengths, needs, and interests; make an effort when
responding to challenges
Course Expectations
1. Regular attendance in this course is essential for success. In order to demonstrate achievement
of course expectations you must be present in class, and fully participate.
2. Please be prompt for each class. Lateness for class will be balanced with a detention on your
lunch, or before/ after school.
3. Students will be encouraged to grow and develop as a person and a leader while being a positive
force in the growth and development of our school and the people in it.
4. Students will represent the school with spirit and pride when they are presenting at the elementary
schools, whether leading games in the gym or helping organize events.
5. Students impact should be ‘to leave this school a better place than they found it.’
6. Students will donate 10 hours of community Resurrection service outside of class time.
We have read and understand this Course Outline.
Student:
Parent/ Guardian:
Date:
Date:
We encourage you to contact:
Cathy Godkin 519 741 1990 ext. 5448
Catherine.Godkin@wcdsb.ca
At anytime throughout the semester with any of your concerns or questions. I will be contacting you if
your child is persistently late, absent, and/or experiencing academic difficulty.
I look forward to a great semester developing leaders…for life!
Revised September 2013
Revised September 2013