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THE PATHWAY

A structured program to inspire the future leaders in sport

Aligning technical, physical, and personal development pathways to create a holistic sports development program

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About the Pathway

Discover how we've aligned our curricula using the unique Performance Pathways level system

The pathway to excellence

Challenge our students through differentiated learning. All of our sports curricula are aligned across the 5 developmental levels of performance.

1

Sports Foundations

Age 7-9

The underpinning skills of sport

2

Sports Fundamentals

Age 9-11

Getting the basics right the first time

3

Sports Development

Age 11-12

Sport-specific skills & developing your style

4

Sports Performance

Age 12-14

The skills you need to perform at your best

5

Sports Excellence

Age 14-16

The difference between good & great

3 pillars to youth sport develop

Sport isn't just about developing skills. A holistic approach to physical literacy incorporates physical and personal development too!

TECHNICAL

Developing the skills needed to perform at the highest level

Physical

With a strong and healthy body for long-term participation

Personal

And the mind of a champion to be future leaders in sport

1

Foundational Movement Skills

Posture and Movement Control

Sporting Values

2

Fundamental Movement Patterns

Bodyweight Control

Wellbeing in Sports

3

Specific Skill Development

Relative Strength Development

Sports Leadership

4

Technical Performance

Training for Performance

Sports Psychology

5

Technical Excellence

Peaking for Excellence

Performance Mindset

A holistic approach to PE

Using physical literacy as a foundation for learning, creating a life-long engagement with sport and physical activity.

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THINK

What students will learn & understand

Thinking in the curriculum allows students to focus on acquiring knowledge and understanding related to skills and sports. Important skills such as decision making encourages students to analyse situations, strategise and make informed choices.

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MOVE

How students will become physically better

Through the carefully structured lessons, students will develop fundamental movement skills and apply these skills to sport specific activities and games. As students refine movement with precision and control, they will simultaneously improve their physical fitness.

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FEEL

How students will improve their emotional wellbeing

The cultivation of empathy and responsibility plays a pivotal role. Through empathetic understanding, students learn to consider the feelings of others, whether teammates, opponents, or community members, fostering a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect.

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Connect

How students will develop their social skill

Through active participation in individual and collaborative activities, students will develop the skills required for successful teamwork and cooperation. Students will develop interpersonal skills, active listening and clear communication essential for effective interaction within teams.

Alternative pathways to engage students in sport

Alternative pathways designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to become the future leaders in sport.

Our personal development activities allow students to experience the social and emotional benefits of participating in sport.

Leading to a life-long engagement in physical activity.
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