REPORT TO SCHOOL COMMUNITIES SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

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1 REPORT TO SCHOOL COMMUNITIES SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Engaging young people through education, industry and community partnerships. Program Host Schools Sporting Partners

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA) was established in 2006 as a provider of senior secondary education and training in partnership with schools. The concept was established to meet the needs of young people requiring an applied learning education focus that was set in the real world. The disengagement of young people in the senior years often results in lack of attendance, motivation and reflects a lack of direction and meaning in what they are learning. Schools and SEDA have responded to the needs of many young people through a program that engages them in their study, motivates them to challenge themselves and improves their skills. WHAT THE PROGRAM WHAT HAS ACHIEVED WE DO GROWTH SINCE INCEPTION Programs - 1 Councils - 1 Schools - 1 Participants - 18 Staff - 1 Sports Associations - 1 Venues - 1 Delivered sports programs to 5000 students -23 Councils - 16 Schools - 12 Participants Staff - 32 Sports Associations - 12 Venues Programs Delivering sports programs to 99,000 students SEDA is the first non school senior secondary provider to be registered with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). The programs offered at SEDA are state-wide Sports Development Programs linking secondary and tertiary education to major sporting organizations. SEDA are currently operating programs with: Cricket Victoria AFL Victoria Football Federation Victoria Life Saving Victoria Surfing Victoria Netball Victoria Yachting Victoria Swimming Victoria Tennis Victoria

3 The program links closely with state schools and Victoria University in the delivery of a VCAL/VCE curriculum for students in Years 11 and 12. Students graduate with Sport and Recreation Certification at levels III and IV and can progress onto a Diploma of Sport (Development). The Sports Development Program s curriculum is broadly based to provide pathways into careers in sport and recreation, other like industries, or to articulate into higher education in areas such as human movement, marketing, teaching, sports coaching, administration and business. PROGRAM PARTNERS We would like to acknowledge the contribution all partners organizations have made to the development and implementation of the program. HOST SCHOOLS The principals and staff of all Host Schools have contributed enormously to the initial implementation and development of the program. Without the valuable contribution of these key people the program would not have achieved the results and positive outcomes that the students have and are experiencing. The Principal Committee has, and will, continue to meet regularly to strengthen the policy, guidelines and quality of the program. VICTORIA UNIVERSITY Victoria University, as the Registered Training Organisation, has made an enormous contribution to the development of program VET delivery, program management, professional development, administration and partnerships with key government organizations. The management and compliance support has assisted in developing a quality curriculum and continues to ensure a high standard of delivery. We look forward to strengthening this partnership in the future. STATE SPORTING ASSOCIATIONS The State Sporting Organisations who co-brand the program provide staff support, venue development and the students with qualifications within the Sport and Recreation industry. The sporting organizations provide the students with unparalleled access to the industry via its staff and programs. We would like to acknowledge the commitment all staff within the State Sporting Associations have demonstrated in assisting to make the program engaging, hands on and industry based. COUNCILS/SPORTING CLUBS The ongoing support the program has received from 16 local councils and numerous sporting clubs across the state has greatly assisted in the implementation and development of programs and projects locally. The council sport and recreation staff and sporting club management staff have recognized the positive impact the program, its staff and students have in the local community and have worked to ensure classroom environments are safe, engaging and are suitable to conduct normal classroom activities.

4 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE The structure of the program involves: 11 Host School Representatives 4 Program Managers 1 Curriculum Manager 1 Compliance Manager 23 VIT Registered Teachers 2 Welfare Coordinators 1 Program Manager (Employed by Victoria University) 6 TAFE staff (Employed by Victoria University) 4 Admin officers 1 Admin Officer (Employed by Victoria University) COMMUNICATION Parents have been involved very closely with the program mainly due to the close communication lines between themselves and the teaching staff. The dynamic between teacher and parent is very similar to that found in a primary school setting as one teacher working closely with the students the entire school year. Parents have seen great changes in the level of motivation, attendance and engagement in their child s education and a greater direction in their career focus. The program provides a range of methods of communication: Student reports are distributed to parents on a semester basis. Parent/teacher interviews operate each term of the year students are linked to the Victoria University portal and obtain information, results and curriculum via this medium Students at all venues have their own laptop (provided by the program) and have wireless access to all VCAL and Sport and Recreation curriculum online to SEDA Head Office. Each of our major programs produce 4 E-News Reports annually that are sent to parents, students, schools and all partner organisations

5 PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS Increasing engagement, attendance and motivation through an interest based program Exciting links with sport Excellent pathways into the workforce and higher education Challenging and interesting sporting curriculum Involvement in Coaching, Fitness Instruction, Exercise Science, Event Management, Sports Management, Sports Administration and career planning Practical experience linked closely to major sporting organizations and the wider community FOR SCHOOLS Assistance in the management and coaching of school sport teams Support for events and clinics in feeder primary schools linked to partner schools Assist school staff with the planning and implementation of sporting carnivals, camps and open days Deliver clinics in specialized coaching accreditation, umpiring, management and officiating Opportunities to link school events with sporting organization partners. LOCAL COUNCILS Sports Development Programs build links between the sport and recreation industry, community, education and training Sports Development Program students are involved with the local community and councils and assist with the planning and running of events and programs The Sports Development Program curriculum address issues around participation and health, motivation and connectedness, social inclusion and links with the community The program engages students from a range of ethnic backgrounds in local sport, physical activity and community involvement through participation Increasing the involvement of young people in Primary School sport focusing on health, fitness and participation objectives FOR CLUBS Sports Development Program students are involved in all aspects of club development: Coaching Officiating Administrative assistance Grounds keeping Promotional events/club functions Fundraising/Sponsorship Community Links

6 FOR PARTNER SPORTING ORGANISATIONS Sports Development Program students and staff link within partner sporting organisations to development programs to increase the interest and participation in the sport. Students and staff work closely with sporting organisation development staff to deliver sporting programs in schools and community groups. Aspects of the Sports Development Program curriculum are closely linked to the sporting organisations strategic objectives. Focus areas include coaching, event management, sports administration, sports management and marketing. The focus on sport has enabled many young people to see the benefits in linking their study and skill development with an interest area or a future career. They are working to establish a pathway for themselves through the opportunities provided by the state sporting association partners. Sports Development Program students on traineeships, as part of the applied curriculum, adopt the role of School Sport Support Officers (SSSO) to promote sport and physical education in primary and secondary schools across the state. SSSO s provide coaching, school sport coordination, physical education, support for disability programs, literacy support, social cohesion programs and assistance in school sport competitions. SEDA SSSO programs include: Major programs and events run by the sports associations Literacy and Sport Literacy/Numeracy Harmony and Sport Social Cohesion Programs Physical Activity and Nutrition Networking with Community Partners Links to Sporting Clubs/Club Development School Sport Programs Clinics School Sport Programs All Abilities School Sport Programs VSSSA/VPSSA Regional Events Coordination School Sport Programs-CALD Program School Sport Programs-Coaching/Teaching School Sport School Sport Programs-CALD/Multicultural/Social Cohesion Programs Active After School Community Programs Homework Classes Resource and Facility Management

7 In 2009 SEDA SSSO s delivered free sporting programs to nearly 100,000 young people in Victorian schools. TOTAL Sport/Community agencies involved. 8 councils 10 Premier Cricket Clubs 15 Local Clubs 2 Universities Melbourne/VU) VSSSA/VPSSA 7 councils 8 AFL Clubs 2 Universities (Monash/VU) VSSSA/VPSSA 20 Football Clubs 20 Melbourne Victory Gala Days Melbourne Victory Clinics FFV Clinics VSSSA VPSSA YMCA On Side Victoria New Start VU Sport and Rec. Expo Council Street Football 3 councils 2 Universities VSSSA/VPSSA 6 Local sporting clubs All Abilities programs 21 All Ability Clinics CALD Clinics Girls clinics Bushfire support clinics Country week cricket Indigenous schools Laneway cricket Deaf cricket 9 special schools 1 special school sports association 4 community all abilities events 5 Specialist Schools 1 English Language school 3 Special schools 1 English Language Centre No. of schools visited Number of participants 36,003 31,571 30, ,608

8 STUDENT ENROLLMENTS Students and parents are involved in a comprehensive counselling process before enrolling in the program. This process outlines the educational structure, the potential future pathway, and allows students and parents the opportunity to clearly determine whether the learning environment will suit the students learning style and provide an engaging and challenging experience. This process has proved to be very successful in ensuring students entering the program are fully informed and has consequently lead to very high attendance, retention and completion rates. 600 Student Enrollments No of Enrollments STUDENT ATTENDANCE Student attendance has been consistently high over the three years of the program. Students and parents sight the practical learning approach and the diverse curriculum opportunities as the key reasons. Student Attendance Rate (%) Student Attendance Rate (%)

9 TEACHER ATTENDANCE Teacher attendance rates have been very high ever since program inception. Teachers state that close involvement with students, autonomy in teaching and variety in curriculum delivery are the main reasons for job satisfaction. Teacher Attendance Rate (%) Teacher Attendance Rate (%) STUDENT RETENTION The high student retention rate is a testament to the quality of the teaching staff and the engaging nature of the curriculum. Student Retention Rates (%) Retention Rates

10 STUDENT COMPLETION Student Completion Data % of Units Completed Int VCAL Sen VCAL Cert III Cert IV Diploma OUR 2009 GRADUATES The conclusion of the 2009 Sports Development Program year saw 66 students, of an initial enrolment of 68, graduate from their final year. Graduates now leave the program to begin the next stage of their lives with a solid foundation on which to build a successful career. The program, its staff, and partners have offered students an enormous amount of access to an industry which prides itself on dedication, honesty and teamwork. Our graduates have thrived in this environment and now posses the necessary skills, motivation, confidence and passion to forge an exciting future pathway. The 2009 Graduation was an extremely exciting time for students, parents and all Sports Development Program staff, and was a culmination of commitment, focus and dedication to the program and its curriculum. The graduates take with them, not only fantastic work and life experiences, but VCAL accreditation at a senior level and completion of all components of the Diploma of Sport (Development). The next chapter in our graduate s lives is now beginning, with most articulating to further study and the workforce. Their destinations are summarised below. SUMMARY Of the 68 final year students, 66 graduated (97%) 29 graduates have articulated to University study (44%) 4 graduates have articulated to TAFE/Other education courses (6%) 19 graduates have entered the workforce (29%) 10 graduates have commenced apprenticeships (15%) 4 graduates are currently still working towards a suitable pathway (6%)

11 Student Destination Data Student Destinations (%) University Place TAFE Full Time Work Apprenticeships Unplaced UNIVERSITY VICTORIA UNIVERSITY COURSE TYPE GRADUATES ENROLLED Bachelor of Applied Science Phys. Ed. 8 Bachelor of Sport and Rec. Management 5 Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement 3 Bachelor of Exercise Science 3 Bachelor of Education Early Childhood/Primary 3 Bachelor of Sport and Rec. Management/ Event Management 1 Bachelor of Business Accounting 1 Bachelor of Sports Management - Outdoor Recreation 1 Bachelor of Arts- Early Childhood 1 Diploma of Information Technology 1 DEAKIN UNIVERSITY COURSE TYPE GRADUATES ENROLLED Bachelor of Physical Education - Secondary 2

12 TAFE CHISOLM INSTITUTE COURSE TYPE GRADUATES ENROLLED Certificate IV in Fitness 2 OTHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESS COURSE TYPE GRADUATES ENROLLED Master Trainer Program 1 Massage Therapy 1 APPRENTICESHIPS COURSE TYPE GRADUATES ENROLLED Building 1 Plumbing 3 Landscaping 3 Electrical 1 Floor Laying 1 Ceiling Sprinklers 1

13 EMPLOYMENT SPORT AND RECREATION INDUSTRY OCCUPATION/ORGANISATION GRADUATES INVOLVED Administration - Melbourne Storm 1 Sport & Recreation Officer - Melbourne City Sports 1 Administration/Teaching - Northcote Aquatic Centre 1 Administration - St Albans Leisure Centre 1 Coaching - Camp Australia 1 Administration/Teaching - Paul Sadler Swimland 1 Administration (General) 3 Retail (General) 3 EMPLOYMENT OTHER INDUSTRIES OCCUPATION/AREA GRADUATES INVOLVED Labouring 3 Insurance 1 Flight Attendant 1 Security 1 Sales 1