Netball Academy (Cross Disciplinary Studies)

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 10

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

The Year 10 Netball Academy aims to consolidate and advance current attacking and defensive skills, decision making, space awareness, tactical understanding and on court roles. Additionally, students are prepared for the fitness demands of the sport through strength and conditioning training, as well as developing positive working relationships with their peers. Students are involved in a range of activities and simulations in a skilled environment.

Netball Academy students get opportunities to engage in tournaments and carnivals against various netball schools. Whilst they also have the opportunity to undertake specialist coaching sessions with current Adelaide Thunderbird players.

All academy students may be required to participate in Saturday morning competition, as part of the South Australian Catholic Secondary School Girls Sports Association (SACSSGSA).

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 involves the consolidation and advancement of the following skills:

Footwork and movement
Ball handling
Attacking strategies
Defensive plays
Shooting and rebounding
Structure and systems
Decision making
Tactics
Teamwork (As per Netball Australia’s Netball Skills Curriculum)

Theory session content is drawn from the following topics:

Goal setting and fitness
Biomechanics techniques and analysis
Training principles
Fitness applications
Game and performance analysis
Reflective practices
Nutrition
Injury management
Skill acquisition

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. $40) specific to their academy sport, which will be used during their time in the academy sport program.

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