Basketball Academy A
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Year 9 Basketball Academy aims to refine students' basketball skills and introduce them to advanced strategies. Focus areas include complex offensive plays, defensive schemes, and individual skill enhancement.
Students will also analyse game play to improve tactical understanding and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on applying skills in competitive scenarios and fostering a deeper appreciation for the game.
Cost: $100 per semester and an Academy t-shirt is to be purchased if students don’t already have one.
Participants will focus on:
- Advanced Ball Handling: Mastery of dribbling techniques including speed dribbling, change of pace, and advanced moves
- Shooting Proficiency: Development of various shooting techniques such as layups (right and left hand), jump shots, and post moves, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Offensive and Defensive Strategies: Understanding and executing team offense and defensive principles.
- Rebounding Techniques: Mastery of rebounding skills, including timing, boxing out, and securing the ball under pressure.
- Game Situational Awareness: Enhancing basketball IQ through analysis of game situations, decision-making skills, and understanding of rules and game flow.
The following focus areas will be addressed in Year 9:
- Lifelong physical activities
- Alcohol and drugs
- Health benefits of physical activity
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Safety
- Fundamental movement skills
As this is a specialised subject within the Tenison Woods College Sports Academy students are expected to be committed to their development as a student athlete and are asked to adhere to the following Selection Criteria and Student Expectations.
Selection Criteria
• Students must currently play/compete for a community sporting team or association.
• Students must have demonstrated high-level skill and performance in their chosen sport, supported by previous achievements, assessments, and Academy coach recommendations.
• Strong motivation, a positive attitude towards the Academy program and a commitment to personal and team goals are essential.
• A history of a high standard of behaviour, classroom attendance and interpersonal skills.
• By selecting this subject, participants are agreeing to adhere to the student expectations of the Tenison Woods College Sports Academy.
Students Expectations
• Show a proactive attitude towards personal development, including setting and pursuing goals, embracing feedback, and striving for continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to team dynamics, support teammates, and engage positively in collaborative training and strategic discussions.
• Come prepared to lesson with their Academy uniform, footwear and equipment required for their chosen sport.
• Be dedicated to academic success by having a positive attitude towards school and study and meeting all set deadlines.
• Be active participants in Sports Day, Swimming Carnival and Cross Country.
• Be available to represent the school in Knockout sports, Interschool events and if selected the Cardijn Exchange.
• Demonstrate positive behaviours and act as a role model for their peers.
• Be dedicated to fostering a growth mindset and achieving their own personal excellence.
Practical and theoretical assessments are based on Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
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