Sports Performance Volleyball 9, 10, 11 & 12
This is a full year course, offered before school, that includes the examination of core volleyball skills, offensive and defensive strategies, positional play and systems of play used at all levels of volleyball. Students will study current international volleyball trends in strategy and play. The course will follow the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) model set out by Volleyball Canada to ensure the safety and appropriate development of young athletes. Students will apply principles and theories through various aspects of team play and individual play on the volleyball court.
Students will have opportunities to compete in a variety of arenas and will have opportunities to interact with local coaches within the community.
Students will be asked to participate in coaching, refereeing or volunteering as a scorekeeper throughout the course. The course will ensure students will follow a personalized strength and conditioning plan for the duration of the course. Students will engage in pre and post course fitness and skill testing.