PACE gives student athletes the freedom and flexibility to make their education work for them, with four distinct options for high performance students.
Where regular schools struggle to provide flexibility and adapt to the intensive training, competition and performance requirements that are demanded of high performance athletes, we excel. You need a flexible learning schedule that works around your routine – we get that. Navigate (NIDES), as one of BC’s premier online learning institutions, has a long history of supporting high performance athle
tes, dancers and youth doing specialized training. We know that the standard courses seldom reflect these student’s unique passions and interests. Enter PACE! PACE gives students the freedom and flexibility to make their education work for them, with four distinct options for high performance students:
1) Take Specialized P.A.C.E. Courses
Curriculum Designed for High Performance Athletes (Grades 10-12)
Students register for one or more of our unique PACE courses (core or electives) in grades 10-12 and apply these credits towards their graduation program at their home school or as full time PACE students at Navigate (NIDES). These courses include:
○ Planning 10 for Athletes: Planning 10 designed for athletes, with assignments that reflect their needs and interests while completing the required Ministry learning outcomes for this course required for graduation
○ Physical Education 10, 11, 12: Through this series of unique 20 week, four credit courses, students complete the provincial learning outcomes for Physical Education 10 (required), as well as PE 11 & 12 (electives), by documenting their existing training and competition/performance program
○ PACE Applied Skills 11: This course focuses on the development of a personal website to highlight and communicate your training plans, resume, a portfolio of achievements, major interests, training background and strategies for promotion to recruiters, scouts and schools
○ PACE Independent Directed Studies 10-12: Go deep into a subject that reflects your passion in sports and performance. These two or four credit IDS courses are co-designed by the student and allow for in depth research and understanding of a topic with the support and guidance of a teacher
○ Sports & Entertainment Marketing 11: A four credit elective course that introduces students to the marketing fundamentals behind professional sports and entertainment, and directly shapes the lives of athletes and performers in these multi-billion dollar global industries
2) Full-Time P.A.C.E. Student Athlete @ Navigate
Students register full time with Navigate (NIDES) in the PACE program and complete all of the required and elective courses from grades 8-12 with the school, AND GRADUATE with us!!
• Allows maximum flexibility for the students and parents to tailor learning around training and competition cycles each year. Students can complete one course at a time or as many as they would like to take when they would like to take them; advancing the student towards their high school graduation goals
• Students take one or more of our specialized PACE courses to personalize their learning and extend their preparation for post-secondary programs
• PACE full time students have the added support of our dedicated PACE Teacher and Counsellor to ensure that your are making the most of your training and academic schedule and staying on track to meet your training and graduation goals
• Navigate (NIDES) offers a full slate of required and elective courses (Grades 8-12), based on the BC Curriculum and Graduation Program. Working with the PACE Counsellor at the school, students and parents create a specialized “Learning Plan” that maps out the learning journey and sequence of courses to create the best fit around individual training and completion cycles.
3) Take Navigate Cross-Enrolled Courses Year Round
(Grades 8-12)
Students continue to attend their regular middle or high school, but register with Navigate to take one or more courses (Grades 8-12) with Navigate PACE. Students complete either the required core academic and/or elective courses all year round including the summer months
• Free up your training and competition time in one semester or every day all year round
• Go to our website for specific information on our 8-9 and 10-12 cross enrolled courses – www.navigatenides.com
• You can take Navigate grade 8-12 courses year round, including the summer. Our teachers, counsellors and support staff are here to assist you and help you complete your courses
4) Career Mentoring – Triple Play Athletics
Scholarship Guidance for Athletes and Parents
TRIPLE PLAY ATHLETICS is an independent academic and athletic consulting company that provides comprehensive Athletic Planning, Preparation and Promotional workshops for families and athletes to assist them in developing the knowledge, skills, behaviours and habits that will allow them to reach their full potential as a high performance athlete. Through a series of specialized workshops, TPA founder, Bill Green (Retired Principal, SD 71), works with athletes and their parents to optimize their athletic, academic and scholarship potential. It is encouraged that students take the Triple Play Athletic workshop as it provides a solid foundation for PACE courses.
28/04/2020
Do you dream of obtaining a sports scholarship in Canada or the US when you finish your high school studies? Becoming a student athlete requires finding a balance between your studies and your sport of choice.
This week’s tip: Tip #10: Create a shortlist. Shortlist the schools you are going to apply for a scholarship that keeps to your academic level, athletics and personal requirements. Ideally, you want to have a list of 10 to 20 schools and make sure they offer the athletic scholarship you want to apply for.
20/04/2020
Being a student athlete can challenge your body both physically and mentally. It can also be discouraging when you get injured and miss out on all the excitement the game has to offer. While all sports can lead to the risk of an injury, there are ways to reduce the likelihood of getting injured. Here are 6 ways to avoid injuries.
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After a long day of school and practices, the last thing any student athlete wants to do is go home and make a meal for themselves. It can sometimes lead to unhealthy options when choosing what to eat. Here are some tips to meal prep like an elite athlete.
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How to Meal Prep Like an Elite Athlete
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07/04/2020
A quote from Canadian Olympic Snowboarder Mark McMorris, “There’s a champion in all of us, it’s how you choose to find it.”
02/04/2020
Did you know that meditation can teach us how to focus our attention on the present moment and observe our own thoughts and feelings without emotional reactivity? This form of meditation is called mindfulness training. For more information on mindfulness training and why student athletes should practice it, click the link below.
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Do you dream of obtaining a sports scholarship in Canada or the US when you finish your high school studies? Becoming a student athlete requires finding a balance between your studies and your sport of choice.
This week’s tip: Tip #9: Do your work as soon as you get it. As a student athlete, you always have to be on top of your work. Even during the post-season when your training schedule can change. Being organized and on top of your work will keep you on top in class and on the field.
17/03/2020
Spring break is coming up and it's a good time to watch some inspiring movies! Here are the Top 5 Motivational movies to help achieve athletic success.
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Top 5 Motivational Movies for Student-Athletes
Motivation and inspiration are key to succeeding in anything you do. For student-athletes, one of the key motivations is playing your sport at the college of your choice. Going through the recruiting process can feel a lot like riding a rollercoaster. So what do you do when you’re going down? It.....
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A quote from Canadian Soccer Player Christine Sinclair, “There is always room for improvement, for myself individually and us as a team.”
04/03/2020
Staying hydrated is important for all athletes. Athletes who are dehydrated are not able to stay cool during exercise and may develop heat exhaustion. Here are some tips to stay hydrated.
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Do you dream of obtaining a sports scholarship in Canada or the US when you finish your high school studies? Becoming a student athlete requires finding a balance between your studies and your sport of choice.
This week’s tip: Tip #8: Focus on short-term goals. We know the long-term goal is earning that athletic scholarship but what but the short-term goals along the way? Focusing on the end goal can get overwhelming and take a mental toll. By focusing on the short-term goals, it can get you on your way to the long-term of earning your sports scholarship.
19/02/2020
Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness? This also includes student athletes. If you ever feel depressed, anxious, fatigued, or have any other symptoms of depression, talk to someone. Whether it’s your parents, teachers, coaches, friends, or guidance counselor, please talk to someone. https://loom.ly/L-zAUG8
Some say suck it up. We say #HuddleUp.
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13/02/2020
Most athletes know the importance of recovery nutrition. It helps to restore energy, rebuild and repair muscles, and re-hydrate the body. However, sometimes we forgo nourishment due to lack of time. Here are 8 simple and delicious recovery foods recommended by sport dietitians to help you recover.
A quote from Canadian Sprinter Andre De Grasse, “Never let your success go to your head, never let your failures go to your heart!”
04/02/2020
Ever feel tired on the field or during a class? You may not be getting the right amount of sleep you need. Typically, student athletes require 10 – 12 hours of sleep every single night in order to be in top form. Without it, our bodies don’t fully recover. Strive for a consistent bedtime in order to maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
29/01/2020
Feeling like your routine is a little unbalanced? Most students struggle at first to establish routines that effectively manage the academic workload along with the commitment to being an athlete. Here are some tips to balance studying and sports.
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As a student athlete, you devote hours to conditioning, honing skills, and practicing techniques for your particular sport. However, developing a positive mental attitude can help give you an edge. Here are some techniques to help keep a positive attitude and improve performance.
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Did you know that stretching boosts muscle flexibility and range of motion? Not only can it amp your performance, it can minimize the chance of any sports injury. Good stretching habits are key to getting the most from your game. Here are 11 stretches for you to use.
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11 Stretches for Athletes
Stretching boosts muscle flexibility and range of motion, which not only amps your performance, it minimizes the chance of sports injury.
07/01/2020
A famous quote from Canadian Tennis Player Bianca Andreescu, "I learned how much determination I have and that no matter what the score is, anyone can come back."
01/01/2020
Happy New Year's Day everyone! With every new year comes an opportunity to set new goals. For athletes, it can be a fresh start to focus on getting better both on and off the field. Here are a four resolutions that can help all young athletes, regardless of the sport they play.
1. Be Mindful
2. Eat right and drink plenty of water
3. Set SMART Goals
4. Be inspired
30/12/2019
Do you dream of obtaining a sports scholarship in Canada or the US when you finish your high school studies? Becoming a student athlete requires finding a balance between your studies and your sport of choice.
This week’s tip: Tip #7: Gather all the information you need for your athletic resume. Highlights, skills videos, athletic stats, and academic transcripts are just some of the things you’ll need to compile for your athletic resume to send to coaches and recruiting coordinators.
25/12/2019
We would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays!
18/12/2019
The holidays are often associated with some family feasting, but you should still keep an eye on your fat intake. Your body has two options for fuel, carbs for instant energy and fats that have to be converted to fuel. It takes energy to convert fats to fuel, which can compete with the energy you need on demand when you're playing your sport. If you feel sluggish during your physical activity it could be what is referred to as "metabolic crossover effect", which means your body is trying to convert fat to fuel at the same time your muscles need energy to perform.
10/12/2019
Winter break is coming up and it's a good time to catch up on reading! Here's a list of 16 motivational books to help achieve athletic success.
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A famous quote from Canadian Ice Dancer Tessa Virtue, "Don't look back. You're not going that way."
26/11/2019
Having troubles coming up with a good pre-game snack? A good pre-game snack will give you easily digested carbohydrates and perhaps a little protein and fat. Ideally, it should be portable and capable of staying good for hours inside a backpack or locker, since not every student-athlete has access to a refrigerator. Here are 9 easy and portable snacks to eat before a game.
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Do you feel a bit unmotivated at times? It can be hard to stay motivated all the time on your own. Research has shown that having a regular training partner who is about the same level of ability and who shares similar training goals to you can automatically make you work harder. This person can be a friend, trainer, or even your parents.
14/11/2019
Do you dream of obtaining a sports scholarship in Canada or the US when you finish your high school studies? Becoming a student athlete requires finding a balance between your studies and your sport of choice. This week’s tip: Tip #6: Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R Goals
This acronym represents seven criteria to help you get the most out of your goal setting. Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Based, Exciting, and Recorded. By making your goals smarter, you can reach a degree of attainment.
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Lest We Forget!
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A famous quote from Canadian Hockey Player, Sidney Crosby - “Dreams are so important. You need to have big goals and expect a lot of yourself, but you have to enjoy the ride too.”
21/10/2019
Preparing for an upcoming game or competition? As an athlete you spend countless hours perfecting your physical training, but are you ready to face the challenge mentally? Here are some tips to help you get mentally prepared.
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