Horsham College

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

What is the Peak Performance Program?
Peak Performance Sports Program is a select entry program for talented athletes enrolled in Horsham College. The program is tailored for Horsham College students who are committed to achieving their best in their chosen discipline whilst expanding learning opportunities within the iVET program. Entry into the program is a privilege that requires total commitment from the athlete in their physical performance and theoretical requirements .
The program involves partnerships with the WestVic Academy of Sport and coaches and qualified strength and conditioning coaches.
The program encomposses two components;

Peak Performance Elective (Year 9 and 10)
WestVic Academy of Sport Membership (Year 7-12)

To find out more about the Peak Performance Elective click here

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Horsham College and the WestVic Academy of Sport partnership will start in 2018. Up to 10 students in Years 7-12 will be offered membership from the academy. The aim of the partnership is to provide services to these athletes which they could not otherwise access, therefore completing and complementing their current coaching, training and competition environments.

Where will the students train?
The newly refurbished peak performance centre (GYM 2). The centre includes cardio equipment (treadmills, spin bikes, cross trainers and a rower). In addition the students have access to a Syngry 360 training apparatus and weights and racks.

How to apply for WestVic Academy of Sport Membership
Parents must nominate their child using the following link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwGN5buNB4RoHZPf-V7omAgftWYFzuiveijv_nTCBC-9Kkpw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Applications for the WestVic Academy close at the end of Term 3 2019.

SERVICES INCLUDED

WestVic Academy of Sport services may include:

coaching
strength and conditioning support
sport psychology services
Nutritional advice
fitness testing and other personal development.

SELECTION PROCESS

The WestVic Academy of Sport selection panel will be; Peak Performance Coordinator/s, Health and PE Learning Area Head and the Principal.
The selection of students will be based on;

Parent Nominations (see application links)
Student level of representation
A consideration for the level of disadvantage of individual students in achieving their sporting goals