Health and Wellness
or
Sports Management
LEAP
Is a program aimed at taking ATHLETES with CHARACTER and LEADERSHIP
POTENTIAL and giving them every opportunity to learn how to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
in their life and the lives of others through sport.
• How do we do it?
• Through a Specialist High
Skills Major Program (SHSM) in
Health and Wellness or
Sports Management
-grade 11 and 12 students
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Presents the opportunity to
explore in depth the many career
options associated with the
Health and Wellness
and Sports Management industries.
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Provides knowledge, skills
certification and employment
experiences within the industry
in a “team” environment with
other athletes in the school.
LEAP
WHAT IS A SHSM?
Students at elementary tournament
• A ministry approved
specialized program that
allows students to focus their
learning on a specific
economic sector (E.g. Health,
Transportation,
Communications)
• Enables students to gain
specific skills and knowledge
which are relevant to an area
that they may be interested in
pursuing, while helping them
focus on graduation and their
post-secondary goals
LEAP
STUDENTS WILL
• Earn industry recognized certifications
• Explore Health and Wellness or Sports
Management related experiences
through co-op placements, job
shadowing, facility tours (E.g. Fowler
Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic,
Combine 360 London, UWO, Nutrition
Rx, Moksha Yoga, etc.)
• Further develop leadership,
communication, critical thinking,
problem solving skills and work habits
that are essential for success in the
future
LEAP students at combine 360 London
LEAP
COURSE PROGRAMS
Students will be required to take the following courses:
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4 Majors in Health and Wellness (E.g. Biology (mandatory),
Physical Education, Exercise Science (mandatory), Chemistry,
Fitness
Or 4 Majors in Sports Management (E.g. Biology (mandatory),
Law, Accounting, Exercise Science, International Business,
Business Leadership
• 2 co-op credits involving placements and
experiences
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1 senior Math, English, and a
Science or Social Science course,
which will include learning activities
relating to Health and Wellness or
Sports Management
LEAP
TRAINING STUDENTS RECEIVE
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CPR and First aid
WHMIS Awareness
CFES (1) Fitness Knowledge
NCCP (Fundamental Movement Skills)
Conflict Resolution
Infection Control (Health and Wellness)
Taping Certification (Fowler Kennedy)
Leadership (Annual trip to Leadership Camp
at Muskoka Woods)
Mentorship from guest speakers in many
areas related to health, wellness, and sports
Financial Literacy (Sports Management)
LEAP
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Volunteer Community Hours in an
athletic environment
Volunteer opportunities at LDCSB
and other tournaments, athletic
festivals, conferences
Experience planning fundraising
activities, applying for grants,
organizing tournaments
Partnerships with local businesses
and sports organizations to
explore athletics and exercise
training
Athletic development training
Leadership, character education in
a high performance environment
Volunteer opportunity at LDCSB elementary tournament
“Hidden” Curriculum
Leap students feel part of a family. They are grouped together for part of each
semester in grade 11 and 12 and enjoy the support of their program
classmates. They are driven to succeed when surrounded by others that are
driven as well. The students are constantly applying new knowledge in the
world outside the classroom, and are quite engaged in their learning. *They
are actively learning the Ontario Curriculum of many subjects
through their love of athletics and community involvement.
Contact wglover@office.ldcsb.on.ca for more information
Public
Education
of LEAP
Values
1) https://www.rebelmouse.com/Athlete_Development_Centre/
2)Facebook- search
LEAP CCH (Leaders in Exercise and Athletics Program)
Two social media sites in “bulletin board format” sharing resources related to
coaching, training, sport psychology, leadership, post secondary
opportunities, nutrition, and anything related to LEAP values.
LEAP PARTNERS
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Combine 360 London
London Knights Academy
TPH Hockey
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
LDCSB Recreation Department
LDCSB Feeder Schools to Catholic Central
Nutrition Rx
Muskoka Woods Leadership Camp
Children’s Miracle Network
London Children’s Health Foundation
The YMCA of London
And more!