This elective does NOT satisfy the physical education graduation requirement. Students in grade 10 will also need to register in Physical Education 10 to meet graduation requirements.

This is a sport-specific course, designed to introduce the game and/or continue to develop female basketball players in a comfortable and supportive environment.  This course will follow the curriculum set forth by Basketball Canada’s Long Term Athletic Development Train to Train stage. Individual skill development will be prioritized, but we will also explore the areas of defensive technique, team offensive and defensive strategies, sport-specific fitness, leadership theory, injury prevention and nutrition. This course is designed to have students learn a variety of biomechanical principles, techniques and methodologies pertaining to basketball. In addition, important life skills will also be developed. These skills include: goal-setting, leadership, time management, conflict resolution, communication, social responsibility, community building and

Students will train on court three times per week, outside the timetable on a schedule determined by course members.