Combine your Passion for Sports with Academic Success
King City Secondary School is introducing a new program - the Athletic Academy - beginning September 2027.
Applications for interested students who will be entering Grade 9 in September 2027 are due by January 14, 2027.
Join the Athletic Academy Launching in September 2027
The Athletic Academy is a specialized high school program for student athletes interested in careers in athletics, health, wellness and recreation. It provides unique student-centered experiences developing the whole student-athlete. It will support students in balancing:
academic achievement
athletic development
leadership and personal well-being
The program is designed to help prepare students for future opportunities in sport, education and related fields.
Why the Athletic Academy?
Students who participate in the program will benefit from:
- Tailored Learning: Customize their secondary school experience to their goals and interests.
- Practical Skills and Experience: Gain practical skills, experience and knowledge related to careers in athletics, health, wellness and recreation while still in high school.
- Certifications: Have opportunities to earn coaching and other industry certifications and training.
- Recognition: Graduate with a certificate from the King City Secondary School Athletic Academy and a red Specialist High Skills Major seal on their diplomas.
- Pathway Support: Be offered personalized athletic pathway support, such as working with guidance counselors to explore post-secondary athletic and academic opportunities, including pathways through Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) and U Sports
What Does the Program Look Like?
Courses
Between Grades 9-12, students in the academy take a combination of seven courses that give them experience related to their sport field of interest as well as leadership experience. This includes:
One Physical and Health Education Credits
- Healthy Living and Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF1O)
- Healthy Active Living Education (PPL1O8, PPL1O9)
One Technology Course
- Exploring Technology (TEJ1O1) with emphasis on technology that relates to sports
One Physical and Health Education Credit. This could include:
- Healthy Living and Personal and Fitness Activities (PAF2O8 or PAF2O9)
- Healthy Active Living Education (PPL2O8, PPL2O9)
- Hockey and Healthy Living (PAI2O1)
Civics and Career Studies (CHV20/GLC20), exploring career-related field
One of:
- Human Development throughout the Lifespan (HHG4M)
- World Cultures (HSC4M)
- Recreation and Healthy Active Living Leadership (PLF4M)
- Leadership and Peer Support (GPP3O)
Two Grade 11 Cooperative Education Credits (in a sport or leadership related placement)
Specialist High Skills Major
As part of the Athletic Academy, students will enrol in the Specialist High Skills Major, and will participate in opportunities available through SHSM, including earning industry-level certifications and participating in hands-on events and learning experiences.
Who is the Program For?
The program is for student athletes entering Grade 9 who may also be interested in careers in athletics, health, wellness and recreation.
How and When Do I Apply?
Applications are now open and are due January 14, 2027.
To apply, students will need to:
- Complete an application form.
- Provide:
- a reference from a coach and a teacher
- personal statement
- portfolio of related activities and leadership
- Demonstrate successful learning skills on previous report cards.