Basketball Academy (Integrated Learning)

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 10

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

Cardijn College Basketball Academy is committed to the mission statement to improve the holistic development of all basketball students. The cornerstone principle of the program is to strengthen both the individual athlete and basketball teams of the College. The Academy program was developed in response to the growing interest in the sport in the southern area and the demand to access this sport within the curriculum.

The Basketball Academy aims to develop the student’s individual skills, decision making, tactical understanding and their ability to work co-operatively in a team. Students are involved in a range of skill development activities and competitive small sided games. Skills and capabilities will also be developed in goal setting, umpiring, nutrition and performance analysis.

All academy students are required to participate in Saturday morning school games in the Independent Schools Sports Association and are also encouraged to play at a club level. Students gain entry through a nomination and trial process conducted in Term 4 prior to beginning the Academy the following year.

Content

Practical session content includes:

Individual skill development (ball handling, passing, shooting, individual offense/defense)
Team offense principles (motion offense, pick and role play, transition play)
Team defense principles (man-to-man, zone, press)
Set plays and structures
Skill and shooting competencies
Introduction to strength and conditioning

Folio topics covered over the year will be selected from:

Topics

Understanding characteristics of elite basketball players
Developing basketball specific training programs
Producing coaching tutorials for various aspects of basketball development
Implementing an inter-school basketball tournament

Assessment

Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in the Basketball Academy through the following assessment types:

Assessment Type 1: Practical Exploration (50%)
Assessment Type 2: Connections (25%)
Assessment Type 3: Personal Venture (25%)

Additional Costs

Students in Sports Academy programs are REQUIRED to:

Represent the College for training and competition in their academy sport
Participate in the Tenison-Woods Exchange (if selected)
Demonstrate a willingness, desire, and commitment to developing their own skills and knowledge within their sport
Display the four key pillars of the Sport Academy philosophy during class time and competition
Complete all structured assessments for all subjects, thoroughly and on time and understand this is part of upholding their commitment to the Academy
Be prepared for each lesson with appropriate uniform, footwear and equipment for their sport
Understand that being part of an Academy is a privilege.

In 2025, there will be a $100 levy (per Semester) for all Sport Academy classes. This levy will be used for on-site and off-site specialist coaching, guest speakers, strength & conditioning sessions, umpiring and coaching accreditations, excursions and transport. All Academy students will also be required to purchase an Academy training top (approx. $60) specific to their academy sport, which will be used during their time in the academy sport program.

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Marian - Year 10 - Basketball Academy (Integrated Learning)