Soccer Academy
Offered within the timetable, the Soccer Academy is an athlete-centered program aimed at developing the whole athlete. The goal is to enhance a player’s confidence and self-esteem while giving them opportunities in both academics and athletics.
The role of the Academy is to provide general soccer skills, as well as specific positional understandings and skills. Students will be able to better understand the game, as demonstrated through being able to referee games, create appropriate and safe exercise programs, and create age and skill-appropriate practices. Students will also connect with a variety of different soccer organizations in the Lower Mainland.
Age of Students Involved: 14 to 18 (Multi-Year Program offered during Semester 2)
Projected Enrolment: Maximum of 30 students, with priority given to current LSS students
Courses Offered/Credit Received:
- Grade 9: Physical and Health Education 9 x 2 (MPHE-9H and MPHE-9T)
- Grade 10: Soccer Academy 10 (4 Credits) and PHE 10 (4 Credits)
- Grade 11: Fitness and Conditioning 11 (4 Credits) and Active Living 11 (4 Credits)
- Grade 12: Fitness and Conditioning 11 (4 Credits) and Active Living 11 (4 Credits)
The hardship policy applies to all students enrolled.