The Sport Leadership and Wellness SHSM enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training,
college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Students joining this SHSM might be
considering careers such as:
Sport Leadership and Wellness SHSM
● Conference and event planners
● Announcers and other broadcasters
● Broadcast technicians
● Facility operation and maintenance managers
● Film and video camera operators
● Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
● Photographers
● Photographic and film processors
Recreation, sports, and fitness program and service directors
● Authors and writers
● Dietitians and nutritionists
● Journalists
Other professional occupations in
● therapy and assessment
● Producers, directors, choreographers, and related occupations
● Professional occupations in advertising, marketing, and public relations
● Psychologists
● Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants, and program officers
Secondary school teachers
● Athletes
● Coaches
● Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation, and sport
● Outdoor sport and recreational guides
● Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, and the performing arts
● Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness
Retail and wholesale trade managers
What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)?
• The SHSM is a Ministry approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). A SHSM enables students to gain sector-specific skills and knowledge in the context of engaging, career-related learning environments and helps them focus on graduation and on pursuing their post-secondary goals. Completing a SHSM is not a requirement to graduate.
What do I need to complete The SHSM?
● Must be a grade 11 or 12 student (You can apply in grade 10 for your grade 11 school year).
● Complete 4 major courses. Students must complete at least one major course from grade 11 and 12. See list of majors courses below.
● Complete two co-op credits. See below for more co-op details.
● Complete 1 english credit, 1 math credit and one science, social science or business credit in grade 11 OR 12.
***Note: The following requirements are organized by the SHSM lead teacher and all certifications/electives/trips are paid for through the SHSM fund provided by the Ministry of Education.
● Complete compulsory certifications in First Aid, CPR, and WHMIS.
● Students must participate in Experiential Learning, Reach Ahead and Sector Partner Experiences.
● Complete 3 elective certifications
In a nutshell: Courses + Certifications/Training/Electives + Co-op = SHSM Badge on your Diploma
Click here for More Specific Details about the Sport leadership and Wellness SHSM on the Ministry of Education Website (Called Sport SHSM)
Sport Leadership and WEllness SHSM Majors
* Students must complete 4 majors, at least one in grade 11 and 12.
Other: Complete one of the following by the end of grade 12 that you did not already complete as a MAJOR
CO-OP OPTIONS:
More information can be found on the PVNCCDSB CO-OP WEBSITE
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is offering the following 7 SHSM:
Information and Communications Technology