{"id":1682,"date":"2020-12-30T14:44:53","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T19:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/?page_id=1682"},"modified":"2024-01-10T13:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T18:12:30","slug":"near-north-sports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/special-programs\/near-north-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Near North Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Enriching the Student Athlete's Journey<\/h2>\n

Are you a student with a keen interest in pursuing sports, fitness, competition, health, recreation and\/or outdoor adventure?<\/p>\n

What does Near North Sports have to offer?<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Long-term athletic development<\/p>\n

\u2022 Strength and conditioning \u2022 Multiple certifications<\/p>\n

\u2022 Contact with sport leaders and post-secondary education leaders in the city and beyond<\/p>\n

\u2022 Enhanced programs with officials, coaches, convenors<\/p>\n

\u2022 Enhanced skill development for the student athlete<\/p>\n

\u2022 Understanding of the organization of sport and sport organizations<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ability to better manage nutritional needs and make more informed choices about nutrition, health and lifestyle<\/p>\n

\u2022 Leadership skills that will further build self-confidence, resiliency, poise, perseverance and communication<\/p>\n

\u2022 Accommodations for the competing demands that student athletes manage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Upon graduation, the Near North Sports Certificate is awarded to student athletes who have completed the following:<\/h3>\n

\u2713 60 hours of Community Service (supporting school\/community-based sports and recreation programs)
\n\u2713 200 hours of Team Participation
\n\u2713 Course requirements<\/p>\n

Course Requirements:<\/h3>\n
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  • Grade 9 Near North Sports: Full Year Physical Education and Personal Fitness (PPL1OA\/PAF1OA)<\/li>\n
  • Grade 10 Near North Sports: Full Year Physical Education and Personal Fitness (PPL2OA\/PAF2OA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    PLUS:<\/h4>\n
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    • Recreation and Sport Leadership (PLF4ME) or Kinesiology (PSK4UE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      PLUS 2 of 4:<\/h4>\n
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      • Food and Nutrition (TFJ2OE or HFN2OF)<\/li>\n
      • Introduction to Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology (HSP3C\/UE)<\/li>\n
      • Business Leadership (BOH4ME)<\/li>\n
      • Launching and Leading a Business (BEP2OE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        PLUS 1 From ANY Grade 11 Health & Physical Education Course<\/strong>
        \nPLUS 1 From ANY Grade 12 Health & Physical Education Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

        How do I get into the Near North Sports Program at West Ferris?<\/h3>\n

        \u2023 You should have a 70% average from elementary school
        \n\u2023 Participate in one or more school or community-based sporting activity (individual and\/or team-based)
        \n\u2023 Train a minimum of 7 hours per week in your sport(s)
        \n\u2023 Maintain a 70% average to remain in the program<\/p>\n

        Students wishing to enter the Near North Sports Program after grade 9 will have program requirements adjusted. Opportunities to participate in
        \ncertifications\/seminars (previously offered to grade 9 and 10 participants) will be made available to students entering at grade 11\/12.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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        Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

        What certifications are offered?<\/h4>\n

        Multiple certifications are offered!
        \nExamples include: Rowan\u2019s Law Concussion, Personal Training, First Aid, CPR, NCCP Making Headway, WHIMS, Self Defence, and NCCP Coaching. In addition to these certifications, workshops are offered throughout each year. Some of the workshops include: Minor Official Workshops, Sport Specific Training and Strength and Conditioning, Group Exercise, Orienteering, Athletic Taping, Meditation, Wellness, Stress Management, Introduction to Fishing, Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping and Introduction to Lake Canoeing tandem or solo.<\/p>\n

        How are the team hours recorded?<\/h4>\n

        The students will complete the NNS training logs\u2014similar to the form for logging Community Hours.<\/p>\n

        What kind of sports do these students need to be involved in?<\/h4>\n

        Organized sports at any level---recreational, rep, school.<\/p>\n

        Is the program available within all the \u201cpathways\u201d?<\/h4>\n

        Absolutely.
        \nThe Near North Sports program is designed to support students in any of the pathways\u2026workplace, college-bound or university-bound students will be challenged appropriately. The course options are designed to meet differing needs of students.<\/p>\n

        Are there post-secondary programs\/occupations that are related to the Near North Sports program?<\/h4>\n

        For sure!
        \nThere are numerous programs at the college and\/or university level. These are a few examples: Recreation and Leisure Services, Strength and Sport Conditioning, Recreation Therapy, Physical and Health Education, Sport Psychology, Education. With additional post-secondary education students may pursue Sports Medicine, Physio\/Occupational Therapy, and Chiropractic Medicine. We designed the program to enable students to fit post-secondary program prerequisite courses into their schedules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Enriching the Student Athlete’s Journey Are you a student with a keen interest in pursuing sports, fitness, competition, health, recreation and\/or outdoor adventure? What does Near North Sports have to offer? \u2022 Long-term athletic development \u2022 Strength and conditioning \u2022 Multiple certifications \u2022 Contact with sport leaders and post-secondary education leaders in the city and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1882,"featured_media":0,"parent":984,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"no-page-heading","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-1682","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1882"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1682"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1682\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2997,"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1682\/revisions\/2997"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nearnorthschools.ca\/west-ferris\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}