08 Special Interest Volleyball

Year 8: Full Year / 2 Semesters / Health and Physical Education

Australian Curriculum Website: https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/health-and-physical-education/year-8

Pre-Requisite: Successful completion of year 7 Special Interest Volleyball or selection process only. 

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

The Special Interest Volleyball program (SIV) is recognised across Australia and even Internationally as a unique program that is intense and physically challenging, with the aim of developing athlete’s individual and team skills to their full potential.

Participation in both the beach and indoor disciplines could lead to selection in school, state and national teams. Entry is through successful completion of the year 7 Volleyball course or through a selection process only.

Personal growth is a core aim of the program with development of appropriate learning habits, concentration, teamwork, trust and goal setting.

Topics may include

Practical

  • Skill development
  • Game play
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Officiating

Theory

  • Nutrition
  • Statistics of the game
  • Rules of the game and umpiring
  • Core values
  • Skill analysis
  • Shine sexual health and relationships program
  • Sport psychology
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ASSESSMENT

Students are assessed against the health and physical education Australian curriculum achievement standards and the Specialist Volleyball sport skill continuums.

Practical

  • Practical assessment evaluated against the SIV skills continuum document.
  • Practical assessment evaluated against the Australian curriculum achievement standards.

Written

  • Reflection
  • Analysis
  • Comparison

Additional Information

Cost - $160

Fees may change prior to January 2026 when invoices are sent.

It is a requirement for students who select Year 7, 8 and 9 Special Interest Volleyball to participate in the following events and trainings:

  • Regular approved Volleyball competition (e.g. Friday Junior League)
  • Regular trainings out of school hours as determined by the program and coaching staff
  • South Australian Volleyball School Cup
  • Australian Volleyball Schools Cup (approximate cost $2500)

Students are expected to wear the Volleyball training uniform for all lessons.

Students are expected to abide to the Special Interest Volleyball Program’s Behaviour Agreement.

This course includes the following camps and excursions:

  • AVSC Gold Coast - eight days and nights (held in the final week of term 4)
  • Challenge Day - one full school day
  • Gold Ball Tournament - one weekend day
  • Beach Volleyball Tournament - one full school day
  • State Cup -  two full school days and one weekend day
  • Squad Day - two full school days

Last updated: July 2025

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