Sunnybank SHS
Rugby League

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Rugby League Sports Specialisation Programme Information

Aim Content Expectations Materials Application Form Staff

Aim
To allow students to develop their rugby league potential in a structured sport specific subject whilst maintaining academic and/or vocational studies. To enhance opportunities for players by competing in elite competitions.

Course Content
Both the Junior (year 8, 9 & 10) and Senior (year 11 & 12) programmes cover a range of theory and practical components. Practical sessions utilise the latest coaching methods and aids used in Rugby League.
	Practical Components General Skills Attacking Principles Defensive Principles Team Skills Offence Defence Individual Skills Strength And Conditioning			Theoretical Components Diet And Nutrition Drugs In Sport Injury Management Energy Systems Coaching Principles Certificate Sport Psychology Strength Training Principles Referees Certificate League Safe Certificate
In the senior course students may choose to also study Physical Recreation. In the Physical Recreation course students have to opportunity to gain the following accreditation: Senior First Aid Life Support General Principles of Sports Coaching The opportunity exists for students to undertake traineeships in partnership with the Australian Rugby League Foundation.

Expectations

Students in the programme are expected to fulfil normal attendance and assessment obligations
Make themselves available for selection in school sporting teams (in particular Rugby League)
To maintain a high standard of behaviour when involved in all school activities
To ensure that they have appropriate equipment for any school activities (eg training gear, hat, books etc)
Full payment of all school fees (prior to the beginning of any competitions)

Materials Provided
Training apparel (upon full payment of school fees) Match apparel Transport to and from competitions/matches Access to specialised coaching from school and external coaches Full use of the school gym

Application to participate in the Sunnybank SHS Rugby League Sports Specialisation Programme
Click on the link below to download or open the form Application Form The completed form can be returned to: Rugby League Coordinator Sunnybank State High School PO Box 2 Sunnybank QLD 4109 Phone: 3323 8146 Fax: 3323 8147

Rugby League Sports Specialisation Programme - Staff
	Damian Petrie Programme Coordinator Coach of the Open and Year Eight teams
	Jassy Bhullar Coach of the Year Nine and Ten teams Assistant Coach of the Open team
Other Staff involved
	Bill Jeffcoat Health and Physical Education - Head of School
	Lloyd Way Athletics Sports Specialisation Programme Staff
	David Magoffin Manager of the Open Team Web Site Manager