Changing the face of education
Academy Learner specialises in teaching resources for school-based Sport Academies, Physical Education electives and Sport Science programs.
We exist to increase student engagement in learning
Academy Learner is an interactive education platform and program for students and educators that can be utilised inside and outside of the classroom. Designed to make learning more engaging for students whilst providing curriculum and activities with academic rigour for teachers, Academy Learner is changing the face of education, student engagement and outcomes.
Why Academy Learner?
We believe in better student engagement through exciting and relevant lesson content, activities and assessment.
Academy Learner has specialised curriculum for Sports Academy classes, Health and Physical Education and Health and Physical Education electives. The content and activities delivered by Academy Learner help students to develop key transferrable skills and knowledge used across multiple curriculum domains, whilst improving overall literacy, numeracy, investigation and critical thinking skills.
Testimonials
The Academy Learner Units were exactly what we were wanting to provide our Sports Academy students with engaging and meaningful curriculum relating to their passion for sport. The fact that our staff didn’t need to spend countless hours creating the units ourselves was also a huge bonus, allowing us to focus on the teaching and other key aspects of our program.
Jimmy, CEO of Academy Learner, has been outstanding to work with, every question is promptly responded to and his support is second to none. We highly recommend Academy Learner to any school wanting to add value to their HPE or Specialist Sport programs.
The Academy Learner website and teacher resources are very simple and user friendly. The resources are fantastic and relate to real life skills. They serve a purpose to engage our student learners, making connections to work experience or their chosen career pathways.
I highly recommend Academy Learner, as it covers across multiple curriculum subject domains and is very flexible for teachers to use at they see fit to differentiate and cater for their diverse student learning needs and interests.
Academy Learner also allows teachers to teach in a way that suits their pedagogy, to be creative and involved in the content they are teaching each lesson, this is important to me as I know my students and the way they learn.
I’ve been using academy learner resources for two years. The content relates enormously to young athletes. The lessons are specific for young adults and allow them to create links between sport and curriculum. Access to resources are easily accessible and the content variety helps promote engagement and allow students to explore their own understanding of topics. I would have no problem recommending the resources to fit within normal Key Learning Areas, they are that good. Academy Learner has provided support with the delivery and scope of curriculum which has been very influential in the success at our school.
Academy Learner has enabled the Elite Sport Academy students of St Francis Catholic College to grow and expand their knowledge in all aspects of life. Curriculum is specific and relevant to students’ current athletic development and has enabled students to not only develop as athletes but develop as well-rounded community people. The opportunities Academy Learner have provided have increased motivation and excitement in learning and opened new career paths options for VCE students
Teacher and Student Resources
Units are well balanced with both teacher and student directed learning, and implement a gradual release of responsibility model, promoting student confidence and independence. Every lesson has explicit Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, providing students with clear learning objectives and understanding goals. The lessons are interactive and diverse, with student notes, diagrams, videos and online activities.
Teachers are provided with
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Understanding by Design (UbD) unit plans
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Lesson slides and videos
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Practical sessions and labs
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Formative assessment quizzes
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Summative assessment tasks and rubrics
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Self-evaluation tools
Engaging Units
Academy Learner units are designed to spark interest, promote engagement and increase relevancy. Each unit explores different areas within the sporting industry, and integrates with the Australian Curriculum.
Academy Learner students are provided with meaningful and practical learning activities, while teachers are provided with comprehensive and useful resources.
Each unit can be tailored to student needs, allowing teachers to easily differentiate the set curriculum. With self-paced learning opportunities, formative and summative assessment tasks, individual and group activities and self-evaluation tools, Academy Learner caters for all.
Current Units
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Strong Mind Strong Athlete
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Strapping and Taping
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Community Outreach
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The Physics of Sport
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Nutrition for Life
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Fitness for Life
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Officiating
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Goal Setting and Healthy Habits
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Pathways to Careers
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The Statistics of Sports
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Sports Ethics and Respectful Relationships
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Athlete Anatomy and Physiology
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Finance for Athletes
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Sport Performance Analysis
- Coaching and Leadership
We are adding exciting new units all the time…