Leadership
LEADERSHIP 15
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
Do you like being involved in the school community? Do you want to make a difference? Leadership 15 is an introductory course to learn the ways to become successful leaders - within our school setting and community. Students will explore and discover who they are as leaders and the importance of their voice. Fundamental leadership skills such as communication, problem solving, and initiative will be explored through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities. Students will work together; and through collaboration and reflection, will plan and lead various in-class activities, as well as small and large whole school events. Students will be required to complete a reflective journal to highlight their volunteering experiences and their impact on our community. We can’t wait to have you join our program!
LEADERSHIP 25
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Leadership 15
Did you enjoy Leadership 15 and want to continue to learn more about how you can contribute to our school community, while developing valuable personal life skills? Leadership 25 is designed to continue the development and refinement of your leadership skills. Through various hands-on and interactive activities, we will take a closer look at the difference between leadership and management. In addition, students will reflect on the effective characteristics of an effective leader and will create SMART goals for the semester. Students will work together to plan, lead, reflect and evaluate various in-class activities, as well as small and large whole school events. Students will work together; and through collaboration and reflection, will plan and lead various in-class activities, as well as small and large whole school events. Students will be required to complete a reflective journal to highlight their volunteering experiences and their impact on our community. Looking forward to continuing the leadership journey together!
LEADERSHIP 35
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Leadership 25
Having completed Leadership 15 and 25, you are now ready for Leadership 35. This is your opportunity to leave a legacy at Crescent. Leadership 35 is designed to spark learning and inquiry on how to effectively apply your leadership talents and gifts towards making change. You will be challenged to consider how you as a leader can make change, and how to build high performing teams through engaging and hands-on tasks. Students will work together; and through collaboration and reflection, will plan and lead various in-class activities, as well as small and large whole school events. Students will be required to complete a reflective journal to highlight their volunteering experiences and their impact on our community. What legacy will you leave at Crescent?
Legal Studies
LEGAL STUDIES INTERMEDIATE
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
This program is designed to enable students to gain a better understanding of the Canadian legal system. An emphasis is placed on aspects of law that have a particular relevance to the young citizen. Topics investigated include business law, family law, employment law, criminal law and environmental law. Due to the nature of the subject matter, current legal events are also examined.
LEGAL STUDIES ADVANCED
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
This program is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore in depth the following topics: Criminal Law, Controversial Legal Issues, Negligence, Property Law and Landmark Decisions. The course is very much designed for a motivated self-directed learner that enjoys reading and writing. However, a good showing in Social/English 10-1 or 10-2 is strongly recommended.
Foods
FOODS INTRO
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
Beginning an adventure into foods, students will explore the art of preparing a variety of different foods, taste gourmet delights prepared while learning the basics of successful cooking and the benefits of healthy food choices. Students are also assisted with making wise choices when attending restaurants, fast food facilities and other food outlets.
FOODS INTERMEDIATE
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Foods Intro
One of the most important life skills a student can learn is how to cook and eat well. Not only is food nourishing, it is comforting, stimulating, creative, and entertaining. Through foods, students can develop basic skills and attitudes which can be transferable to our family, career and community. In Foods Intermediate, students will study more advanced techniques, theory and food preparation. Some special techniques like cake decorating are covered. Emphasis will be placed on nutrition, preparation and presentation, management and social/ cultural influences. Each course contains theory, practical and assessment components.
FOODS ADVANCED
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Foods Intermediate
Whether your emphasis is to acquire valuable life skills or to pursue a career in the food service industry, the foods courses should interest and inspire you. Foods courses are designed to develop independent personal living skills useful to everyone in a home environment. This advanced level course demands a higher level of expertise from the student which will benefit those who take food studies for their own personal enjoyment; helps prepare students for entry into the food service industry or post-secondary programs. Students develop competence in concepts and principles of advanced preparation and presentation techniques which are employed to prepare creative meals. Each course contains theory, practical and assessment components.
ADVANCED PLUS FOOD STUDIES
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Registration after teacher consultation
The Advanced Plus Foods program builds upon the culinary experience from the Foods Intro/Intermediate/Advanced level courses. Students will deepen their understanding of the culinary processes and strengthen technical abilities through self-directed learning, exploration and research to develop a personal approach for at least 5 personal interest credits; including assignments, labs and assessment, using various cooking techniques and styles.
Sports Medicine
SPORTS MEDICINE INTRO
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
Sports Medicine Intro students will learn the duties of becoming an athletic therapist, including the immediate care, emergency procedures, and prevention of basic athletic injuries. They will learn the anatomy and physiology of the human body to build the foundation for all aspects of training and treatment. Athletic taping will be a significant component, focusing on common taping techniques, such as, support for feet arches, ankles, shins, knees, and hands. Students must also complete a 10-hour observation assignment outside of class time where they will observe higher level athletic trainers for Crescent's sports teams.
SPORTS MEDICINE INTERMEDIATE
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Sports Medicine Intro
Students must have completed all aspects of Sports Medicine Intro to register in this class. Students continue their study of Injury Management, Injury Assessment & Treatment, and Pain & Pain Management. Students will be Level C CPR & AED Certified. Sports Med Intermediate students must complete a 25 hour practicum with one or more of the Crescent Heights’ teams to provide athletic health support to athletes and Sports Med Advanced level trainers.
SPORTS MEDICINE ADVANCED
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Sports Medicine Intermediate
This program provides full exposure to various health-related professions, practices, and certified health practitioners. Students will build upon their understand from previous Sports medicine levels, as well as explore various chronic health conditions. In Sports Med Advanced, the practicum requirement is 40 hours acting as a senior trainer in a leadership position. Students will administer and run the Crescent Heights High School training room under teacher supervision while coordinating and providing athletic training support to our Cowboy Athletic teams. A Health Care Provider Emergency CPR / Response course will be completed as one course within the program.
Sports Performance
SPORTS PERFORMANCE INTRO
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
This course will focus on the development of an individual’s fitness and fitness knowledge in relation to becoming a better athlete. Students will learn and implement knowledge pertaining to nutrition, sports psychology and training techniques to improve their personal fitness for all sports and/or athletic activities. This is a physically demanding course and students will be doing vigorous physical training on a consistent basis.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE INTERMEDIATE
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Sports Performance Intro
This course is a continuation of the introductory course. Previously learned training techniques and knowledge are used as a foundation for the next level of athletic development. Speed, Agility and Quickness are subjects that get explored further. Nutrition concepts are reinforced, and athletes get deeper into the psychology of sport. This course is an outstanding opportunity to immediately take theory learned and put it to practical use. This level of the course is also a physically demanding option and students should commit to improving their fitness and working to their full potential.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE ADVANCED
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Sports Performance Intermediate
This level of the course is the culmination the previous two years of athlete development. Students will learn how to take their fitness knowledge and use it to help themselves and others looking for direction in their quest for fitness development. Modules in periodization, Olympic lifting, cardio training and flexibility complement previous learned knowledge to create a comprehensive training background for the students.
Yoga
YOGA 15
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None
Yoga will safely introduce students to the basic yoga (asanas) postures, breathing techniques, relaxation methods as well as basic anatomy and physiology. In this class, students will learn techniques to help manage stress and anxiety in their daily lives. This class will also help build strength, improve flexibility and help students gain an overall sense of balance through mind and body unification. Along with the physical benefits of a daily yoga practice, students will also begin to explore and understand the historical roots of yoga as an art, science and philosophy. All abilities are welcome.
YOGA 25
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Yoga 15
In Yoga 25 students will be safely introduced to more advanced postures while continuing to build on already established yoga practices. Students will further develop an understanding of their own unique needs and limitations through daily Yoga practice. During the semester, students will engage in several different yoga styles, breathing techniques and relaxation
YOGA 35
Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Yoga 25
In Yoga 35 students will be safely introduced to more advanced postures while continuing to build on already established yoga practices. Students will further develop an understanding of their own unique needs and limitations through a daily Yoga practice. During the semester, students will engage in a number different yoga styles, breathing techniques and relaxation methods to help deepen a sense balance and well-being in their day-to-day life as a high school student.