It’s been a busy term for the year 9 ADP with online learning to start off the term and self-motivated fitness challenges and video-recorded Strength & Conditioning sessions from Rick.
The focus this term has been on ‘Systems of the Body’ – primarily the Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Digestive System and Energy Systems and linking these systems to sport and exercise.
Practical Focus has been on Strength & Conditioning with Bond trainer Rick Martin, developing students’ speed, power & agility.
Term 3 theory focus will be on Respectful Relationships/Sexual Health & Sports Psychology – Building Successful Teams working with the four ASPIRE Sports and Coaches: Basketball –Mr Darragh, Soccer – Mr Irwin, AFL – Mr Foat & Rowing Mr Andrews.
The practical focus will be on Joint Stability, Core Strength & Flexibility, using Bands & Rollers, again with Bond Trainer Rick Martin.
‘ABILITY is what you’re capable of doing.
MOTIVATION determines what you do.
ATTITUDE determines how well you do it.”
-Lou Holtz