Basketball Academy B
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
In Year 8 Basketball Academy, students build on their basic basketball skills and start focusing on more advanced techniques and strategies. This course covers intermediate dribbling, shooting under pressure, advanced passing, and defensive tactics. Students will engage in structured drills, competitive games, and tactical discussions to enhance their understanding and application of basketball skills.
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.
- Develop advanced technical skills in footwork, dribbling, passing, and shooting.
- Improve understanding and execution of offensive and defensive tactics.
- Enhance physical fitness specific to basketball, including agility and endurance.
- Foster teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship on and off the court.
- Build a positive and disciplined approach towards practice and competition.
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
Practical and theoretical assessments are based on Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
Year 9 Health and Physical Education
Year 9 Basketball Academy
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