Year 8

Basketball Academy

Selection process – Students are invited to apply for inclusion into this specialised program and complete trials during Term 3. 

This course comprises of a number of periods per week (depending on the year), involving both theoretical and practical units.  

The following practical components are included in the academy: 

  • Strength and conditioning  
  • Skills 
  • Coaching and umpiring 
  • Gameplay 

The following theoretical topics are included in the academy:  

  • Structures and tactics  
  • Nutrition 
  • Social media 
  • Research investigations 

There is also a mandatory extra-curricular component, where students are expected to attend an hour session a week, either before or after school. Competitive games against other schools and colleges will occur throughout the year.  

An excursion, guest presenters, goal setting sessions and leadership activities will also be included as part of our basketball program. 


Contact Information

Mr Ryan Henley
Head of Health and Physical Education
Ryan.Henley@cewa.edu.au