Have you got kids that would opt for the basketball court over their study books? This may be the news you want to hear.
South Australian high school students will have the opportunity to learn essential skills from the Adelaide 36ers and score credits towards their SACE at the same time. The Australian-first initiative will utilise online, in-classroom and outdoor activities to teach basketball and build resilience, wellbeing and leadership in young people.
The SA Government is investing more than $100,000 to establish the innovative program – a joint partnership between the Adelaide 36ers and leading sports mentoring company XVenture, and backed by Flinders University.
The funding allows up to 20 schools and 1000 students to get involved in the program this year, providing an opportunity to develop skills for long-term success beyond the classroom.
It offers students a mix of immersive classroom and online-based learning via the Adelaide 36ers and XVenture ‘Virtual Campus’ platform, which teachers can access for an all-in-one resource hub with lesson plans, videos and development tools.
Hands-on outdoor sessions are also part of the fully integrated course, as well as rare insights into sports marketing and media, athletes’ health and nutrition. The lessons are aimed at year 10 students, with participants earning 10 SACE credits and a Certificate in Emotional Agility, Resilience and Leadership.
The 60-hour course is designed to be held across two terms, but its flexibility allows schools to begin the program at any point in the school year.
Minister for Education, Training and Skills says that the program will support student wellbeing and leadership skills.
“Young people will get the chance to learn from elite local athletes in an immersive and accessible environment – and take those lessons beyond the school gates.”
Adelaide 36ers Chief Executive Nic Barbato is excited to offer the program to schools in South Australia.
“We aim to help young people grow and develop into confident, successful, well-rounded individuals.”
Schools can register their interest and learn more here.
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