Year 9 Fast Track Academy

This program is sequential to the Year 8 Fast Track Sport Academy and provides students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge, skills and fitness as a developing athlete. Students who are successful in gaining or retaining a position in this academy will learn the specific mechanics behind what it takes to be an athlete and how the body responds to training and exercise. Furthermore, students in the program will be encouraged to promote participation in their chosen sport within the school and be provided with ongoing opportunities to use their developing skills and knowledge to coach and umpire their chosen sport as well as whole school sporting events. Students will undertake units such as advanced fitness training and recovery, physiology, sports psychology, advanced nutrition and functional body systems. Students will also receive individual training programs specific to their chosen sport and competition support to truly reach their full potential.

An important aspect of the Academy program at The Lakes is the leadership component. The program is delivered at three different levels. Bronze Leader (Year 5 & 6), Silver Leader (7 & 8), and Gold Leader (Year 9). Our aim is to build our students' capabilities and develop their skills in the area of leadership. Students within the program will be exposed to leadership opportunities at school and within the local community. The students will be able to access the program via an e-book which will complement structured classes, community investment, project work and mentoring opportunities throughout their leadership journey from 5-9. We hope that once they have completed the program, they will continue to use their ability and commit to other leadership opportunities in the future beyond The Lakes.

Fast Track Acceptance Process

Students will be required to undertake a fitness test to demonstrate their strengths as an athlete. Furthermore, all applicants will need to complete a written application to demonstrate their personal strengths and passion for sport.

Year 8 students going into the Year 9 Fast Track Academy will need to demonstrate:

Fitness Requirements:

A minimum of level 7 on the beep test, demonstrating an above average level of aerobic fitness.

Participation:

represent the school in inter-school sport;
demonstrate their ongoing development in their chosen sport through participation out of school.

Behaviour/Attitude:

arrive on time to all classes;
consistently show school values;
consistently apply themselves during physical education sessions; and
demonstrate a developing understanding and commitment of what is required to achieve their personal best in chosen sport.

Skills/Understanding:

ability to apply principles learnt in Year 8 Fast Track; and
being a role model to younger students by taking on leadership positions and coaching/umpiring opportunities.

New and Current Members re-applying

Written application

This application is to be handed in by 9am Tuesday 15th August, 2017

Selection into the program will be based on a written application, fitness test and interview.

Program Cost: $600 (approximately) including all school charges

$200 deposit required by Friday 20th October, 2017
Further payment of $100 due by Friday 1st December, 2017.
Balance due by end of Term 1, 2018