2024/2025 Health & Wellness SHSM Certifications

    • Allergy awareness

    • Approaches to healing

    • Behavior management

    • Communication skills

    • Conflict resolution

    • Dietary considerations

    • Ethical considerations

    • First aid/CPR/AED awareness

    • Mental health awareness

    • Non-violent crisis intervention

    • Personality inventory

    • Project management

    • Sterile techniques

    • Advanced training in a technology

    • Anti-oppression and allyship training

    • Child safety and injury prevention

    • Concussion awareness

    • Customer service

    • Equity and inclusion

    • Fitness

    • Group dynamics

    • Leadership skills

    • Mental Health First Aid

    • Personal training

    • Portfolio development

    • Safe body mechanics

    • Stress management techniques

    • Wrapping and taping for performance and injury

2024/2025 Sports SHSM Certifications

    • Advanced training in a technique (e.g., fundamental skills in sport, fundamental movement skills, paddling technique, Spinning)

    • Coaching – theory

    • Customer service

    • Ergonomics

    • Event coordination

    • Health and safety – basic

    • Incident management

    • Instructor Certification

    • Officiating

    • Project management

    • Sport program design

    • Working with individuals with disabilities

    • Coaching – performance

    • Communication skills

    • Concussion awareness

    • Equity and inclusion

    • Ethical considerations

    • First aid/CPR/AED awareness

    • Group dynamics

    • Leadership skills

    • Personal training

    • Portfolio development

    • Risk management

    • Sport nutrition

    • Sports team trainer certification

    • Wrapping and taping for performance and injury

Specialist High Skill Major FAQ’s

Payment Methods

  • Question: What methods of payment do you accept?

  • Answer: We accept payment via bank transfer, credit card, or cheque.

Cancellation Policy

  • Question: What is your cancellation policy?

  • Answer: We require a notice of cancellation at least two weeks before the scheduled date. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the event may incur a 40% cancellation fee.

Certification Program Details

  • Question: Can we choose more than one certification program?

  • Answer: Yes, schools can choose to book multiple certification programs. Please indicate your preference on the 'Additional Comments/Requirements' field of the booking form.

Student Prerequisites

  • Question: What are the prerequisites for the students?

  • Answer: There are no specific prerequisites for our certification programs. All grade 11 and 12 students are welcome to participate if they're a registered SHSM student.

Program Duration

  • Question: What is the duration of a typical certification program?

  • Answer: A typical certification program lasts for a full school day, from approximately 9 am to 2:10 pm. Lunches and breaks are scheduled.

Service Area

  • Question: Do you service schools outside of Ottawa?

  • Answer: Yes, we are proud to offer our SHSM Certification Programs to schools from Renfrew to Rockland, and everywhere in between. If you are unsure whether your school falls within our service area, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Group Size

  • Question: How many students can participate in a certification program?

  • Answer: Our certification programs can accommodate a wide range of group sizes. However, to ensure the best learning experience, we typically recommend a group of 10-30 students per session.

Materials and Equipment

  • Question: What materials or equipment do students need to bring?

  • Answer: Students don't need to bring any specific materials for the certification program. All necessary resources and materials will be provided by Ottawa Sports. However, students should come prepared to participate actively and engage in learning.

Booking Process

  • Question: What is the process after we book a certification program?

  • Answer: Once you submit a booking request, our team will review it and reach out to you within 1-2 business days to confirm details and answer any questions. Closer to the scheduled date, we will provide further information to help your students prepare for an engaging and enriching day of learning.

Accessibility

  • Question: Are your certification programs accessible to students with special needs?

  • Answer: Absolutely. At Ottawa Sports, we believe in inclusive learning. We strive to make our programs accessible to all students. If your students have any specific needs or accommodations, please let us know on the 'Additional Comments/Requirements' field in the booking form or during our follow-up conversation.

Certificates

  • Question: Do students receive a certificate upon completion of a certification program?

  • Answer: Yes, each student who successfully completes a certification program will receive a certificate of completion. This serves as a testament to their dedication and hard work, and it's a great addition to their academic portfolio.

Rewards and Prizes

  • Question: Are there any rewards or prizes for students during the certification program?

  • Answer: Indeed, we love to make our certification programs not only educational but also fun and exciting! Throughout the day, students will have opportunities to win a variety of prizes like Ottawa Sports SHSM T-shirts and fruit snacks. These prizes are awarded during team activities and challenges to encourage participation and collaboration.

SHSM Certification Options

  • Question: What SHSM Certifications Do We Offer?

  • Answer: Please note that you will be asked to select the specific certification for which you are booking us when you fill out our booking form. The options are listed below.