Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Middle Years | 13 Year 7 Subjects Welcome Learning at Gleeson College Gleeson Staff Contacts Year 7 Overview Subjects Year 8 Overview Subjects Year 9 Overview Subjects LEARNING SUMMARY: Students with a strong interest in Australian Rules Football develop their skills through practical and theoretical components of this specialist course. They receive coaching from accredited coaches and guest speakers, focusing on key skills such as kicking, marking, handballing, groundball collection, tackling, and movement. They also develop tactical understanding through game sense strategies and match-day setups. The course emphasises safe techniques to reduce risk of injury. Theory lessons cover food and nutrition, skills analysis, and injury prevention. The Australian Rules Football Program is designed for male and female students who currently play football, preferably at a club level. Entry may involve a trial, and additional costs apply. ASSESSMENT: Students demonstrate their learning through practical assessments and theory tasks. SPECIALIST NETBALL* LEARNING AREA: Health & Physical Education LENGTH: Full Year SELECTION: Elective LEARNING SUMMARY: Students build confidence and skill in netball through a comprehensive program that combines practical training and theory to support holistic athlete development. The course focuses on key areas such as footwork, ball handling, attacking, defending, shooting, strategy, fitness, and team dynamics. Practical lessons are enriched by specialist coaching from elite-level players and coaches. Theory lessons include food and nutrition, game ethics, and injury prevention. The Netball Program is designed for students who currently play netball, preferably at club level. Entry may involve a trial, and additional costs apply. ASSESSMENT: Students demonstrate their learning through practical assessments and theory tasks. SPECIALIST WORLD FOOTBALL* LEARNING SUMMARY: Students build key individual skills such as ball striking, first touch, close control, and 1v1 techniques. They develop an understanding of the ‘Gleeson Way’ of playing, focusing on team roles within a 4-3-3 formation and effective ball movement through defence, midfield, and attack. Learning additionally incorporates futsal, tactical concepts like pressing, transitions, and counterattacking, and the use of ICT tools to analyse performance. Physical fitness and wellbeing are key areas of focus throughout. The World Football Program is designed for students who currently play football, preferably at club level. Entry may involve a trial, and additional costs apply. ASSESSMENT: Students demonstrate their learning through practical assessments and theory tasks. LEARNING AREA: Health & Physical Education LENGTH: Full Year SELECTION: Elective SPECIALIST AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL* LEARNING AREA: Health & Physical Education LENGTH: Full Year SELECTION: Elective