Zone Sports
Term 1 – Softball / Swimming / Tag / Orienteering / Tennis / Cricket
Term 2 – Rugby League / Rugby Union / Soccer / Netball
Term 3 – Table Tennis / Basketball / Cross Country / Sports Camp
Term 4 – Athletics / Volleyball / Touch
Sports Academy
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Sports Academy at Te Ataū Intermediate School is to nurture the talent of young students, giving them the opportunity and environment to excel, both on the sports field and in the classroom.
The aim of each session is to develop and extend each student’s application, ability and knowledge of a range of sports skills. Ultimately these skills and attitudes will develop into lifelong habits.
FOCUS
· To develop leaders throughout the school who will be mentored and take leadership roles within the school.
· To develop fundamental movement skills.
· Develop physical and mental endurance.
· Shaping positive attitudes towards winning and losing.
· Teach students the values of sportsmanship and honesty.
· Lift the sporting profile of the school.
· To become more competitive and successful in both school and club competitions.
· Preparedness of students for sports competitions.
· Develop students knowledge of nutrition and biomechanics.