Football Academy (Cross Disciplinary Studies)

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 10

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

Cardijn College provides students with the opportunity to be part of a specialist football academy. The Cardijn Football Academy aims to develop the student’s football skills, decision making, tactical understanding and their ability to work cooperatively in a team. Students are involved in a range of skill development activities and competitive small sided games. Skills and understandings will also be developed in coaching, umpiring and injury management and prevention. All academy students may be required to participate in Wednesday afternoon games in the Independent School Sports Association. This is an invitation only course. 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:

Strength and conditioning
Skill development (kicking, handballing, marking, tackling)
Defensive actions
Attacking patterns
Set plays and structures
Decision making under pressure
Game sense
Umpiring

Theory topics covered over the two semesters will be drawn from:

Fitness assessment and goal setting
Competition management
Biomechanics
Exercise physiology
Coaching, principles and actions
Reflective practice and game analysis
Skill acquisition
Nutrition
Injury management
Leadership development and identification

Assessment

Assessment Type 1: Practical Skills and Application
Assessment Type 2: Folio Tasks

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. $65) specific to their academy sport, which will be used during their time in the academy sport program.

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Marian - Year 10 - Football Academy (Cross Disciplinary Studies)