ACC Sport & House News
ACC Sport- RUN CHALLENGE
The ACC have also joined in promoting physical health and well-being by putting together a number of activities that students from all the ACC Colleges can join in and see how they fare against each other. There is opportunities for students to compete against students and colleges against colleges.
The first challenge is a run challenge. We are asking students to log their runs in the link below and see it build. Students can when they have scheduled lunch breaks or during PE classes go out and run a few K’s. We are looking at students in years 7-9 running 3K’s as per the ACC Cross Country distance and the Yr. 10-12 5km’s? Click on the link below which will take you to the details of the challenge and away you go!
Keep an eye on the ACC Website as there are a number of new challenges coming over the next few weeks.
https://www.accmelb.com.au/acc-running-challenge/
Mazcom- Mazenod Sport & Physical Education
Mr Phibbs has led the sports department in putting together some online activities and skill sessions that can be done by students following a number of different web links. It can be easily found on Mazcom under the Sports title. It gives some tips and videos on general exercises that can and should be done. There are also many apps that can be downloaded and are easy to follow. We are encouraging that when students were timetabled to do sport or PE, that they use this time to complete at least 30 minutes of exercise. It can be as simple as a 30min walk, ride or home-made exercise circuit. PE teachers are always available for emails and happy to share ideas with students. Mr Phibbs has also recommended 6 free Apps that can be downloaded to most phones. They are great at giving a step by step account of what is required in terms of physical activity. I would recommend all students trying one of these 3-5 times a week.
1. MyFitnessPal by Under Armour
Mr Montoya - Do you love a sense of community and challenge? Then you’re going to love this app. Not only is it free, but you can interact with other members, share completed workouts, and receive/give encouragement from people on similar fitness journeys. Plus, you can join challenges and compete with other members.
2. 7 Minute Workout
Mr May - Only have 7 minutes a day to get it in? This workout app is just what you need and best of all, it’s totally free and so easy to get started. You’ll get to choose from your favorite workouts and each routine will even come with a video tutorial and step by step instructions so you know you’ll be nailing all your forms perfectly. Workout anywhere, anytime, and with no equipment necessary! We think the only thing easier than the 7-minute workouts is the app itself – perfectly laid out and totally user-friendly!
3.Freelectics Gym
Mr Muling - Customize your daily workouts and decide how you’d like to achieve your goals whether it’s with gym equipment or using your own body weight. This free app allows you to have access to and download free HIIT routines which you can even monitor through your Apple watch. After creating a profile, you can start your journey working out wherever, whenever!
4. Nike Training Club
Mr Connolly - Whether you’re new to working out or a stud in the gym already, you can explore up to 185 free workouts with this app that cover everything from boxing and yoga to strength training and improving your mobility and endurance. Each session is also narrated by top-notch Nike trainers.
5. ClassPass
Mr Clement - Love working out at home or on your own? This app allows you to listen or steam workouts based on what you’d like to do. From abs to arms, you can do it all—for free!
6. Strava
Mr Miller - Strava lets you track your running and riding with GPS, join Challenges, share photos from your activities, and follow friends.
Sporting Feats & Treats
Social media is full of some great videos made of sports stars and the general public putting together some amazing sporting feats using basketball rings, home-made goals and putting obstacle courses. If any student has or is inspired to try and make their own video we would love to see it and publish it? Obviously we do not want any risk taking or inappropriate content but some fun ways in which you can make a sporting feat a standout. We would love to publish some over the coming weeks. Once complete contact the sports department to check if it can be approved for general watching.
Mr Adrian Connolly
Director of ACC Sports