Athlete Career Programs
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Program Advisor - Carolyne BoothmanCarolyne Boothman is primary school teacher with a specific interest in athlete development, and she is also experienced Level 1 Sports Trainer. |
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Athlete Career and Education Program
The program currently includes:
Physiotherapy screenings – these are compulsory for all athletes, and must be completed prior to commencing training in Academy programs. These are usually completed at Induction Days.
Time Management (30 mins) – This program is conducted on Induction Days, and focuses on developing time management strategies to enable athletes to balance their educational, sporting, family and social commitments.
Goal Setting (30 mins) – This program is conducted on Induction Days, and focuses on setting achievable short and long term goals, and developing strategies to achieve these.
Injury Prevention and Management (1.5 hrs) – This program is conducted on Induction Days. The session focuses on preventing injuries, and discussing treatment strategies based on the latest medical and scientific research. The session is sport specific, and athletes can learn skills such as blister prevention and care, ankle or hand taping techniques.
Sports Psychology (1 hr) – This session is conducted during the coaching sessions, and helps athletes develop strategies to remain focused on their training and be resilient.
Nutrition (1 hr) – This session is conducted during the coaching sessions, and focuses on improving nutrition strategies to build muscle and aid recovery.
Strength and Conditioning – ongoing during the coaching period. Specialised coaches assist athletes to develop their strength skills specific to their individual needs, and specific to their chosen sport.
Australian Olympic Committee Drugs in Sport presentation. This session is conducted annually at the Athlete Conference Day, and focuses on teaching athletes about current policies and actions to remain drug-free athletes.
Media skills (1hour). This session is also conducted in the Athlete Conference Day, and allows athletes to explore the skills and strategies necessary to communicate effectively with the media, and conduct themselves confidently when being interviewed.
Please note that the Athlete Career and Education Program is currently under review by the Academy's Board of Management.