Year 7
Students receive two hours of training each week conducted before and after school. Students will develop the fundamental skills, understand basic team play, begin developing fitness to enhance their participation in basketball and provide the foundation for their ongoing development. Course components include knowledge on injury awareness and prevention. Students will participate in a Sports Taping Course facilitated by Sports Medicine Australia outlining common injuries in the sport and the best course for support and prevention.
Year 8
Students select the subject Specialised Basketball as an elective in both Semester One and Two. They receive two hours instruction per week during class time, with fundamental skills, techniques and tactics the focus. Students will participate in a Level ‘O’ Score Bench Course and Level ‘O’ Refereeing Course.
Year 9
Students select the subject Specialised Basketball as an elective in both Semester One and Two. They receive two hours instruction per week during class time. Skill, technique, teamwork extension, fitness and strength training introduction are the focus. Knowledge components include injury awareness and prevention. Students will participate in a Sports Taping Course facilitated by Sports Medicine Australia outlining common injuries in the sport and the best course for support and prevention.
Year 10
Students select the subject Specialised Basketball as an elective in both Semester One and Two. They receive four hours instruction per week during class time. Further development of skill, technique, teamwork, fitness and strength training will occur. Students are taught the foundations of biomechanics. This is an excellent introduction to Year 11 and 12 Physical Education. Students also receive Accreditation in Coaching by the Australian Sports Commission.
Years 11 and 12
Students can enrol in Certificate III Sport & Recreation Basketball as part of the Program. This course is designed to provide Specialised Basketball students the opportunity to train and learn about basketball fundamentals and strategies, fitness and recovery, coaching skills and training methods. In addition, students have the opportunity to co-ordinate events for the College and external providers.
