Westlake Boys High School
Year 9 Academy of Sport - Hockey
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Meredith.
Year 9 Academy of Sport - Hockey
The Academy of Sport - Hockey aims to provide a holistic programme that will develop the all-round skills of the student. These will include sport specific skills and those relating to performance culture. These skills are essential if the student is to develop the competencies required to progress through the Westlake sports system and ultimately aspire to their potential.
There are three Academy of Sport sessions within the timetable split between one Strength and Conditioning session and two coach sessions. Throughout there is a strong emphasis on delivering a values-based programme that develops positive underlying behaviours and grows character.
Strength and Conditioning sessions will take place in our purpose-built fitness centre and will primarily focus on fundamental movement skills, conditioning and strength development.
Coach sessions will be delivered by expert coaches and focus on age and stage appropriate sessions in all the technical, tactical, physical and mental components required to develop the fundamental skills necessary for future development.
In summary the programme includes:
- One Strength and Conditioning session per cycle
- Two Sports specific sessions per cycle
- Additional guest speaker workshops as and when required
Entry Criteria
Entry into the Academy of Sport - Hockey is subject to selection.
Applications for the Academy of Sport are advertised after the school ballet when offers of place for Year 9 are confirmed. The enrolment form will be sent out to families through email. Your enrolment application will be assessed. Academy trials are on an invite only basis and will be held during the afternoon of the Academic Assessment day. These are held early in Term 4.
Successful students will demonstrate potential in their sport, preferably already playing to a high level - this typically means to representative age group level. In addition to a well-developed skill set students must also exhibit behaviours that are considered necessary for supporting ongoing development. Behaviours such as attitude, effort, determination, and a willingness to learn are viewed as essential qualities.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
$160 - this covers coaches, resources and venue hire costs.
Students in the Academy of Sport will be required to purchase the Academy of Sport training kit from the uniform shop.
It is a requirement that students who are part of the Academy of Sport play for a Westlake Boys High School team. It is an expectation that students will continue to play sport for school teams in their selected sport.
Pathway
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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