concussion awareness
A program designed for Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Students.
Our Concussion awareness shsm PROGRAM
Our education program engages students and athletes in peer-to-peer learning opportunities, fostering meaningful discussions about concussions. All educational materials are sourced from the most reputable concussion research and brought to life through dynamic case study breakout sessions. Upon completing the program, students will receive a “Concussion Awareness” elective credit for applicable Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) sectors along with a Certification of Completion.
Schedule a concussion education session today and empower your students to become leaders in concussion awareness. See below for more details.
SHSM Offering
The HeadsupCAN Concussion Awareness Education Program is designed for students currently in the Specialist High Skills Major program.
Recognized SHSM Sectors Include: Health and Wellness, Sport, and Justice Community and Emergency Services
Our program offers a Proof of Completion Certificate upon completing this Concussion Awareness education session which will go towards the students’ goal of receiving a RED SEAL with their high school diploma.
STUDENT BENEFITS
Students participating in our Concussion Awareness Program will receive a comprehensive understanding on the major aspects of Concussion.
Topics include: Concussion Risks, Concussion Management, Mental Health & Concussion, Return To Learn, Return To Play, Supporting Someone with a Concussion.
The structure of our program engages students through interactive learning, using case studies and exercises designed to support concussion education and recovery.
TESTIMONIALS
“All information was important and beneficial for the overall activity in the afternoon. Students had a great time doing the awareness campaign and can’t wait to have it out in our school.”
“It was an amazing experience and I had a lot of fun! Wouldn’t change anything.”
“I really enjoyed the presentation and the day we spent learning new information.”
“I thought it was very well taught and the content was easy to follow along with and learn.”
Student awareness showcase
our services
Half day Session
HALF DAY - In person or virtual
SHSM Students participating in a half day will receive:
Comprehensive knowledge on Concussions.
Interactive learning (case studies, quizzes, discussion).
“Concussion Education and Awareness” Quiz.
Note: All students who pass the quiz will receive a Proof of Completion Certificate.
Full day session
FULL DAY - in person
SHSM Students participating in a full day will receive:
Comprehensive knowledge on Concussions.
Interactive learning (case studies, quizzes, discussion).
“Concussion Education and Awareness” Quiz.
Create their very own Peer-To-Peer awareness campaign.
This campaign will serve as the SHSM students Reach Ahead credit.
Note: All students who pass the quiz will receive a Proof of Completion Certificate.
View our Program’s Agenda by clicking the link here
Meet The Team
Seth Mendelsohn
Co-Founder
After experiencing a concussion in high school playing football, Seth dealt with overwhelming challenges in his return to learn which led to various mental health complications in his life. Now, he has transformed his experience to an educational resource for current students with the goal of ensuring students get the proper information on this complex injury. With a background in marketing, Seth has been an innovator in the Concussion space leading multiple awareness campaigns that connected community organizations from across Ontario.
Ryan Sutton, MA
Co-Founder
Ryan has sustained 8 concussions throughout his life and with each injury came new challenges and symptoms. His personal experience has fuelled a passion for teaching others about the injury and contributed to the establishment of HeadsupCAN. Ryan has since continued his path of learning by receiving a Master’s Degree at Brock University and writing a thesis project called “The Sport Related Concussion Experience”. He has also completed the Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) from Sick Kids and the University of Toronto School of Medicine to further his passion and skill set for education and knowledge mobilization.
Emma Pownall
Research & Education Lead
Emma is a recent graduate of the Bachelors of Science Kinesiology program at Trent University. Her passion for concussions stemmed from watching friends around her have challenging recoveries with little to no guidance or resources. She has also been personally affected by concussions during her career as a ski racer and today as a student. Emma did her undergrad thesis on Assessing Executive Functioning and Eye Movement Performance in Concussions. She is continuing her education and love for research at Trent University, pursuing a Master’s in Psychology growing her undergrad work in hopes to make a positive change to the research community and concussion landscape.