Football Academy (Soccer) A
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Students in Year 8 Football(Soccer) will enhance their soccer abilities by focusing on more advanced techniques and game strategies. The course will cover a deeper understanding of attacking and defensive principles, as well as further developing individual skills and fitness. All sessions are planned within the skill acquisition phase.
Sports Academy participants are expected to be committed to a high standard of performance and dedicated to developing their skills and knowledge within their chosen sport.
Sessions incorporate intensive drills, game scenarios, and strategic thinking to enhance decision-making and spatial awareness, preparing players for higher levels of competition.
- Enhance dribbling skills with advanced techniques for maintaining control under pressure.
- Improve passing and receiving accuracy and timing.
- Develop a variety of shooting techniques for different game situations.
- Learn advanced defensive skills, including tackling and zonal marking.
- Understand basic team formations and strategic play.
- Improve overall fitness, including agility and stamina.
The following focus areas will be addressed in Year 8:
- Lifelong physical activities
- Games and sports
- Alcohol and drugs
- Health benefits of physical activity
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Relationships and online safety
- Fundamental movement skills
All year 8 ‘s regardless of their HPE stream will complete an Athletics unit at the commencement of Term 1.
Practical and theoretical assessments are based on Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
Year 9 Health and Physical Education
Year 9 Football (Soccer) Academy
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