Course Overview

Springbank Secondary College offers a basketball program as part of the school curriculum. The program is available to students in Years 7 to 12.

Middle School (Years 7, 8 and 9)
The basketball program is embedded in the Health and Physical Education curricula of the Australian Curriculum. The program provides quality experienced coaching and teaching and aims to:
•    Provide a personalised development plan to compliment what students are doing in the community
•    cater for individual student abilities to set and achieve goals - consistent documentation using a Personal Development Plan
•    develop fundamental skills and knowledge of the game – including team strategies and tactics
•    develop student abilities to work effectively in teams 
•    promote leadership qualities and skills in students
•    provide knowledge and understanding of the nutritional requirements for successful performance and healthy living
•    develop awareness of the concept of fitness and the specific demands of a basketball player

In partnership with Flinders University and Basketball SA, Springbank Secondary College has developed a High Performance Basketball program which aims to include: 
•    Sports Science
•    Strength & conditioning
•    The use of technology to assist skill acquisition
•    Nutrition
•    Coaching & Accreditation
•    Officiating
•    Sports Administration

Student Commitment:
Students will be required to attend the nominated try outs as per the school website. In addition, a coach’s reference will be submitted. Successful applicants will be required to meet all subject requirements, by demonstrating consistent academic effort and achievement. Students are expected to participate in school competitions throughout the year.

Competitions:
Students are expected to be available for competitions throughout the year. Competitions from Year 7 - 12 include:
•    State-wide knockout (SASSSA) championships
•    Zone basketball - student option
•    Additional basketball carnivals

Students can register for selection in the squad by contacting the basketball teacher.

Assessment

Practical performance checklist, task work as required / evidence folio.

Teacher Information

Brendan Mann