09 Special Interest Volleyball Boys

Year 9: 2 Semesters / Health and Physical Education

Australian Curriculum Website: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/health-and-physical-education/year-9

Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of the year 8 Volleyball course or by negotiation with the Volleyball Manager.

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

The Special Interest Volleyball program (SIV) is recognized across Australia and even Internationally as a unique program that is intense and physically challenging, with the aim of developing athlete’s individual and team skills to their full potential. Participation in both the beach and indoor disciplines could lead to selection in school, state and national teams. Entry is through successful completion of the Year 8 course or by negoitation with the Volleyball Manager. Personal growth is a core aim of the program with development of appropriate learning habits, concentration, teamwork, trust and goal setting.

Topics may include

Practical components include:

Skill development
Game play
Skill analysis
Fitness development
Offensive and defensive patterns
Beach volleyball

Theory components include:

Sports psychology reflection
Core values reflection
Back court setting analysis
Skill guide
SHINE - Sexual Health and relationships

ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the health and physical education australian curriculum achievement standards.

Practical

Practical assessment evaluated against the SIV skills continuum document
Practical assessment evaluated against the Australian curriculum achievement standards

Written

Theory topics cover individual skill analysis, team analysis evaluations and sport psychology assessments
Written assessment in line with the SHine curriculum
Reflection
Analysis
Comparison

Additional Information

Cost - $160

Fees may change prior to January 2025 when invoices are sent.

It is a requirement for students who select Year 7, 8 and 9 Special Interest Volleyball to participate in the following events and trainings:

Regular approved Volleyball competition (e.g. Friday Junior League)
Regular trainings out of school hours as determined by the program and coaching staff
South Australian Volleyball School Cup
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup (approximate cost $2500)

Students are expected to wear the Volleyball training uniform for all lessons.

Students are expected to abide to the Special Interest Volleyball Program’s Behaviour Agreement.

Last updated: July 2024

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