Athletics 

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The aim of the Henley Sports Academy is to assist student athletes in their sporting and academic pathways. Students have two 80-minute and one 50-minute lessons per week over the school year.  The Athletics Academy focus for each term includes:

Term 1

Theory focus: Fitness analysis and nutrition + hydration

Practical focus: Competitive preparation – Port Adelaide Athletics Club + Western Districts Athletics Club

Term 2

Theory focus: Individual Performance Analysis and Sport Psychology

Practical focus: Post competitive preparation and Strength + Conditioning

Term 3

Theory focus: Coaching and officiating SAPSASA, coaching in primary schools and technique analysis

Practical focus: Pre-competitive preparation – Practical Port Adelaide Athletics Club

Term 4

Theory focus: Performance Presentation

Practical focus: Competition preparation – Practical Port Adelaide Athletics Club + Western Districts Athletics Club