RISE EVERY DAY STRONGER
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All applications submitted must include all the requested supporting documentation along with the application forms.
Program Overview
Established in 1996 the PBC Sports Excellence Program is an elite training and coaching program developed for gifted and talented sporting students that empowers them to pursue their sporting dreams. Students with demonstrated ability in one of PBC's targeted sports are supported through mentoring, training and education from nationally accredited and industry experienced coaches.
Under the motto REDS – Rise Every Day Stronger the following are Sports Excellence values;
Growth Mindset / Effort
This successful and holistic program with over 700 students currently enrolled is modelled around the five pillars of Wellbeing, Fitness, Skills, Competition abilities and Mental skills.
Students undertake a minimum of three 70 minute lessons per week of instruction which involves a range of practical and theoretical aspects to improve physical performance, competition abilities and wellbeing. Sport specific coaches are supported by a school based physiotherapist, a full time Strength and Conditioning Manager, external specialist coaches and the school's welfare team. Each sport competes in elite school based state and national competitions to provide students with an opportunity to showcase their abilities.
| 7 | Healthy Relationship HPE unit | | LTAD programs (optional speed / yoga)
| Functional Anatomy HPE unit
| Sport specific training
programs
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8
| Coping with pressure HPE unit | | LTAD / RASP
| Fitness for Performance HPE unit
| Sport specific training programs |
| 9 | PBC Online Learning Centre
Sleep like a Champion Eat like a Champion Think like a Champion - Growth Mindset
Think like a Champion - Self Talk
Financial Wellbeing Brounce Forward like a Champion
Sport Integrity Australia
Clean Sport 101
| PBC Online Learning Centre
Communicate like a Champion Lead like a Champion | LTAD / RASP (optional)
SPEED sessions (2x 8wk with external coach)
| May include;
Yoga, sports psychologist, tours, Eyeman
Specialist coaches (speed / goal keeping / wrestling etc)
Video analysis - HUDL
Guest Presentations
Y11/12 Course Theory
Coaching to improve performance and goal setting and self reflection activities
| Sport specific training programs |
10 (2 modules in Y9)
| RASP - sport psychology course (optional)
| RASP
Fitness testing and benchmarking
Gym programs with school based Athlete Development Manager
| Sport specific training programs
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| 11 | RASP - sport psychology course (optional)
| Sport specific training programs |
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Please note: Students in Year 11 and 12 conduct their program under the auspices of the Sport and Recreation (Specialist) 2019 Study Plan. Upon successful completion of the four units they will receive 4 points towards their QCE.
Selection Procedure
For enquiries regarding enrolment into the Sports Excellence program please email the Enrolment officer Excellence Enrolments Officer or phone 07 5525 9418 for more information.
Selective Entry @ PBC - Sports Excellence Program
Entry to this program is via 'Selective Entry @ PBC' and is highly competitive. Applicants are required to trial in their sport. Please check back to this page for application closing dates, trial dates, times and venues as they become available. There is an information evening held in mid February each year.
Students recommended to the school for Excellence program entry also need to:
- Demonstrate commitment to school studies
- Have a satisfactory record of school conduct
Acceptance into the program
Students who are successful in the trials will be offered a position in the Program via a letter home. A fee, additional to the textbook and equipment hire charge, is payable upon acceptance into the program and in each subsequent year that the student is part of the program. These funds are used to provide additional resources and enhancement exclusively for students within the program. Such funds provide greater curriculum resources, exclusive visits from guest speakers, and specialised training for teachers.
Contact
For further information or enquiries regarding 2025 enrolment in the sports excellence program please contact the Excellence Enrolments Officer or phone 07 5525 9418.