LEADERSHIP COURSES

Program Description

Find the Leadership Courses at Terry Fox Secondary below:

Athletic Leadership 12

Course Code: YLRA-2B    

Students will be interviewed prior to be placed in this class.  

This course is for the sports enthusiast who would like to learn more about various aspects of leadership in a sporting environment. Some topics covered in the course are Team Management, Basic Sport Med., Leading Intramural Activities, Building Leadership Capacity, Organization, Sports Nutrition and Event Planning, and “High 5 (a Nationally recognized certification that assists students in working with children’s programs in the sport and recreation industry). If time permits Students will review CPR/AED training as well as NCCP “Fundamental Movement Skills”. A practical component of the course will be included which involves leadership opportunities with the City of Port Coquitlam as well as in the school. Students will be expected to complete 50 volunteer hours during the course of the semester. 

Leadership 10

Course Code: YCPA-0A 

This course is open to both Grade 9 and 10 students. Students will have the chance to learn and practice leadership skills.  Topics to be covered include organizational skills, communication skills, goal setting, leadership styles, event planning, motivation and group dynamics.  The curriculum will vary according to the need and the abilities of the group.  There are opportunities to be involved in many community and school events.  Students may have the opportunity to participate in a retreat.  Optional fee: for t-shirt. 

Leadership 12

Course Code: YCPA-2A       

Students will be interviewed prior to being placed in this class.  This course may only be taken once. 

Leadership 12 is open to both grade 11 and 12 students and is designed to enhance your personal leadership skills and give you the skills to confidently lead others.  There is a practical component in the course that allows students to acquire leadership skills by getting involved in the school and community events.  Students will acquire volunteer hours in this course, by working with an elementary school helping engage primary students and on occasion, with senior citizens in our community.  Some pertinent topics covered in this course are:  leadership styles and behaviors, time management, event planning, and implementation.  Teamwork skills will focus on communication, goal setting and planning, and conflict resolution.  This leadership experience will help students understand the positive impact and value that they can have on their community.  It is a fun and interactive course, where students will learn a great deal about their own abilities, while helping others.  Optional fee for a t-shirt.   

Social Dynamics in Tabletop Role Playing Games 11

Course Code: YIPS-1B

Social Dynamics in Tabletop Role Playing Games is an optional course that focuses on friendship, leadership, and mental well-being as students engage in games like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Starfinder and others. Although the main focus of the course is on peer interaction, participants will also design adventures, characters, monsters, and encounters. Additionally basic oral storytelling, character and/or campaign journals as well as learn the basics of 3d printing, painting, map production and other design elements will be incorporated. There are no prerequisites for this course.