Sport resources
Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.
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Sporting Schools NSO partners have developed resources to help schools and teachers deliver high quality sporting programs and activities.
Choose from the options below to view some of the resources available.
Sport partner resources
Teacher resources
Turn your Sporting Schools sessions into an exciting journey with our meticulously designed materials, suitable for a variety of learning styles and abilities.
The Teachers Online Resource Pack includes a comprehensive 4-week and 8-week program including all activities, games, lessons, skill descriptions, delivery tips and suggested modifications to support the successful delivery of these programs.
Infants & Primary Playbook
Elevate your students sports experience with our exclusive collection of 45 engaging and motivating activities and games designed for students from Foundation to Year 6.
Secondary Playbook
Enhance your students' sports journey with our premium selection of 32 dynamic and inspiring activities and games tailored for secondary students in Years 7 and 8.
The relevant resource pack is provided to teachers who book a teacher-led program through the Sporting Schools booking system. Once purchased, teachers will gain access to the education portal to unlock this fantastic digital resource.
Australian Athletics Resources
The Kids’ Athletics curriculum aligned resources are designed to support flexible delivery of athletics in primary schools.
Teachers and coaches can deliver this program in 4, 5, 6 or 7 lessons with developmentally appropriate programs for:
The Run Active resources are designed to support flexible delivery of progressive running in primary and secondary schools.
Teachers and coaches can deliver this program in 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 lessons with developmentally appropriate programs
View the Run-Active-Overview.pdf.
The Novo Athletics program is designed to develop competence and capability in students, empowering them to confidently engage in sport and a healthy lifestyle.
View the program Novo-Athletics-Delivery-Manual-October-2021.pdf.
Schools can access these coaching manuals and training courses when they make a booking via the Sporting Schools Booking system.
Teachers and coaches wanting to build their athletics knowledge can view the Australian Athletics coach course calendar, opens in a new tab to find a course near you.
AFL Resources
The AFL have developed high-quality educational resources that incorporate effective, evidence-based pedagogy and assessment tools for students.
Log in or register, opens in a new tab to become a member and access the resources. You can filter by: Resource Type; Subject, including mental health, maths, and critical creative thinking; Year Level; And browse our featured resources.
Some of our Units & Lessons entail:
Practical/on field - Deepening student engagement with the Health and Physical Education Curriculum, these units build students’ knowledge, understanding and skills to support them play a modified version of AFL.
In Class/off Field - engaging lessons that take the AFL inside the classroom, providing opportunities for students to progress their learning across the curriculum.
Other Support Materials for the class - Fun and engaging AFL-themed classroom activities to download, whilst supporting learning across the entire curriculum.
Other Resources Available
Teacher Professional Learning, opens in a new tab – Our professional learning sessions provides theory and practical application of AFL programming. Our approach gives teachers and those studying to be teachers the opportunity to learn about the theories that underpin effective teaching in HPE whilst learning about the relevant skills and game-sense approaches.
AFL Schools Membership, opens in a new tab – AFL Schools membership gives teachers and schools the opportunity to access rewards, priority access to teacher resources, unlock AFL & AFLW ticket offers and be the first to know what is happening in AFL Schools.
Badminton Australia Resources
The Shuttle Time program offers a series of resources allowing teachers with limited experience, to introduce badminton related skills, movements and tactics to students through a variety of fun games and activities.
Resources include:
- Teachers Manual
- 22 Lesson Plans
- 92 supporting Video Clips
To access to these resources please contact Badminton Australia.
Baseball Australia Resources
Baseball Australia provides Baseball5 and Aussie T-Ball resources to teachers, enabling them to engage with school children and community groups in enjoyable physical activity with a minimum of fuss.
Baseball Australia recommends this resource be used to run the Sporting Schools program and school competitions between classes or other schools. To get your copy of the manual please contact Kaitlin Mason at Baseball Australia kaitlin.mason@baseball.com.au or +61 03 9915 9900.
For further details about the Baseball5 program, please see:
https://baseball.com.au/baseball5/, opens in a new tab
https://baseball.com.au/sporting-schools/, opens in a new tab
Basketball Australia resources
The Aussie Hoops Session Activities and 3x3 Session Activities resources outline current best practice for delivering these basketball programs. The resource packs include hard and soft copy of the Session Activities booklets.
The Session Activities include teaching cues and questions to guide further learning for coaches to utilise. All activities can (and should be) be modified using the CHANGE IT principle to cater for the specific target group.
Both resources are available for purchase at https://www.aussiehoops.basketball/shop, opens in a new tab (login required).
Bowls Australia Resources and Equipment
Rookie Rollers Kit
The Rookie Rollers kit has been specially designed for school-aged children and is a complete package. The bowls are light-weight and child-sized so children find them easy to handle. The scoring wedge provides a fun and different twist on bowls and increases the amount of activities that can be played.
Rookie Rollers kits include:
- 32 light-weight rubber bowls
- Eight jacks
- 50 cones
- Target score mat
- 8 small target hurdles
- Eight stepping mats
- One wheeled equipment bag
- Access to online activity cards
Cost = $773.25
Rookie Rollers All Abilities Kit
The Rookie Rollers All Abilities kit allows for participants of all abilities to engage and join in on the fun of bowls with new & improved equipment and resources to make the activities even more enjoyable and safe. All members of the community will be able to enjoy this inclusive product while learning the fundamentals of this great sport.
- Wheeled equipment bag
- 32 light-weight rubber bowls (16 blue, 16 orange) with indent on the bias
- 8 jacks (4 purple, 4 red)
- 50 cones
- Target score mat
- 8 stepping mats
- Access to online activity cards
- Bowling ramp
- Bowling arm
Cost = $1,134
Additional equipment and Rookie Rollers kits can be purchased directly from Bowls Australia when booking in your program.
For safety reasons, Bowls Australia does not recommend the purchase of any hard ceramic bowls for use by primary school aged children.
At cricket, we exist to bring people together through play by providing amazing first experiences and a lifelong love of the game. We empower teachers to deliver quality cricket programs in schools through guidance and quality resources to achieve curriculum outcomes with students. Our resources include.
- School Ambassador Program – The program aims to enhance a teacher’s capacity to deliver on curriculum outcomes whilst getting students healthy and active.
- Mascot Challenge (Lower Primary) – A free 4-week program that has kids spending 10 minutes a day developing fundamental movement skills that will lay the foundation for them to lead a healthy and active life.
- Woolworths Cricket Blast Health & PE (Primary/Secondary) – A four-week curriculum aligned program that is fun and exciting for students of all abilities and is simple for teachers to deliver, regardless of their cricket knowledge.
- All Abilities Program – In partnership with Special Olympics Australia (SOA), this Cricket For All handbook is designed to cater for students of All Abilities. Specifically, this guide ensures to include SOA's tips and recommendation for teaching styles, setting simple rules and utilising equipment in a manner which allows students with special needs to participate freely.
To find more Cricket Australia school resources, go to www.community.cricket.com.au/schools, opens in a new tab
AusBike Instructor Training
The AusBike Instructor training will introduce you to worldwide recognised best bike education Instructor practices. The course is aimed at club and community members, parents and teachers who want to help build and develop beginner level bike riders (aged 5-12) to improve their bike riding skills.
Download the AusBike-Instructor-Training.pdf or visit the AusBike website, opens in a new tab.
AusBike for Schools
AusBike is Australia’s national bike education program, designed to give kids aged 5 to 12 years the essential skills to experience the freedom, fun and adventure of life on two wheels!
Download the flyer for more information on AB-School-Flyer.pdf or visit the website, opens in a new tab.
Resources
ANCAS (AusDBF National Coaches Accreditation Scheme)
If you require more information on AusDBF Accredited Coaching Courses please email development@ausdbf.com.au or visit the AusDBF website, opens in a new tab.
National Sweep Accreditation Scheme
Sweeps courses, opens in a new tab are run by Member States. Please contact your state association for more information about how to become a Sweep, or upgrade your existing qualification. The courses are delivered in accordance with the nationally adopted Sweep Accreditation Program.
Resources to support delivery for both teachers and external coaches can be found on the AusDBF website, opens in a new tab.
Football Australia Resources
- MiniRoos Kick Off resources such as Session Guides, FAQs, Parent Information Packs and where to find the local community club can be found on the Football Australia website, opens in a new tab
- These resources are free of charge and accessible to all
School Specific Resources
Upon booking a football program with Football Australia, teachers will be provided with an array of resources that include;
- Lesson plans and play sessions
- Digital certificates that can be edited to include the school and children’s names
- Interactive Workbook (Digital version)
- The interactive workbook is linked to Health and Physical Education learning areas of the Australian Curriculum, with a particular focus on physical literacy. The resource is themed with Matildas and Socceroos branding plus innovatively teaches school children about Australia’s relationship with football on a national and international scale.
Golf Australia Resources
CoachMate App
Coachmate makes delivering grassroots sport fun and easy. Access ‘what to teach’ and ‘how to teach golf’ on any mobile device in seconds.
With easy-to-follow animated activities, teachers can deliver engaging and fun sessions every time, no matter their experience.
You can filter practice plans and activities by type of program or focus skill (i.e. Mini Golf, Pitch & Putt, Swing It), and learn how to run an activity in under 90 seconds. There are also some great tips and tricks available through the learn tab, providing coaching tips, program information and lots more.
Add it on for FREE to your MyGolf Schools program, to make it so much easier to deliver your MyGolf Schools program.
Program game cards
Physical game cards for each of the school programs (Mini Golf, Pitch and Putt and Swing It) can also be accessed that directly align to the sessions set up on CoachMate.
This enables teachers to use the App when planning their lessons and watch the videos to understand how to run the games and activities. You can then utilise the game cards out on the playground or in the hall when running the program, as a quick reminder on the equipment required, how to set up and modify the activities.
These game cards will be included in all equipment kits but can be ordered at no cost through the MyGolf Shop, opens in a new tab or downloadable in PDF form when selecting them as an add-on to your Sporting Schools program booking.
Curriculum manual & assessment rubrics
The MyGolf School’s program is aligned to the ACARA curriculum for Foundation through to Year 8, with assessment rubrics to assess students against achievement standards throughout the program. The curriculum manual with the assessment rubrics can be downloaded in PDF form when selecting these as an add-on to your Sporting Schools program booking.
Online MyGolf Schools Deliverer course
If you need a bit more information to feel confident teaching golf at school, our 30-minute online MyGolf Schools accreditation course is perfect for you. Learn the basics of golf, tactics, and how to modify games to suit students of all abilities. Price: The course costs $49. Enrol via the Golf Australia website., opens in a new tab
Gymnastics Australia Resources
A set of lesson plans and 12 month access to the GymMix online Lesson Planner is available with all Sporting Schools programs allowing teachers to build lessons including Warm Up, Skill Development, Circuits and Cool Down activities in four easy steps:
- Select Activities
- Drag them into lesson plan
- Save your lesson plan
- Print lesson plan and take it with you to class
For more information visit the Gymnastics Australia GymShop., opens in a new tab
In partnership with Special Olympics Australia, Gymnastics Australia has created TREE – a practical tool that supports coaches to modify games and activities to be more inclusive and enhance the participant experience. Gymnastics-and-SOA-TREE-approach.pdf.
Hockey Australia Resources
Hockey Australia have developed a high-quality school resource that offers 50+ activities aligned to the national curriculum, as well as comprehensive session plans, game cards and easy-to-follow videos, making it simple for teachers to deliver hockey in a school-based setting.
The program is not only fun and inclusive but also seamlessly fits into individual school’s
educational objectives. Whether introducing students to hockey for the first time or finding a sport that suits all abilities, download and integrate the new program now.
Other Resources Available
Hockey Teacher Ambassadors, opens in a new tab – designed to support, reward and celebrate teachers who are passionate about delivering hockey. To find out more and to join for free, visit the Hockey Australia website, opens in a new tab.
Hookin2Hockey Schools Video Library, opens in a new tab – offers clear visual and spoken instructions designed to provide teachers with a clear understanding of how to activate game cards from the Hookin2Hockey Schools Guide.
Teacher Professional Development, opens in a new tab – Run by your State or Territory Association, we have collaborated with educators to develop professional learning sessions for school teachers.
Judo Australia Resources
Did you know you can learn about Judo in Minecraft – and collect a unique Judo skin? Visit judocraft.ijf.org to explore The Mystery of the Kodokan on a Minecraft server developed for children by the International Judo Federation.
Lacrosse Australia Resources
The Quick Stix program includes a teaching guide that teachers and coaches can follow. It doesn’t matter if you have never played (or even seen) a lacrosse game. The video guide explains the terms and rules of lacrosse, and runs through the different skill levels, techniques and tactic variations.
The teaching guide also helps to adapt the program to students of different ages and different skills levels and keep them engaged.
Included in our teaching guide are:
- Lesson plans
- Videos to show techniques
- Equipment lists
- Optional extras (if the students are going really well!)
Visit Quick Stix, opens in a new tab for further information.
Netball Australia Resources
Netball Schools programs are supported by a suite of session plans designed for students of all levels of ability and experience for Foundation - Year 2, Year 3 - 4 and Year 5 - 6.
Fast5 programs are provided with a suite of digital resources containing everything you need to know to deliver an awesome Fast 5 program. Session plans, guides for the off-court roles of Umpire, Scorer, and Timekeeper and a court marking guide are all included.
See more information on the Sporting School program resources, opens in a new tab page.
Orienteering Australia Resources
Orienteering Learning Centre: Orienteering Learning Centre, opens in a new tab
Paddle Australia Resources
- Paddle Oz Schools Information Booklet, opens in a new tab
- Paddle Australia Qualification Scheme, opens in a new tab
Resources to support delivery for both teachers and external coaches can be found on the Paddle Australia website., opens in a new tab
Rugby Australia Resources
Rugby Australia has developed a suite of resources to support the delivery of high quality, participant-centred experiences within the Sporting Schools programs.
Resources include program specific activities, curricula, and coaching videos and are available at Get into Rugby School, opens in a new tab.
Snow Australia Resources
The Little Shredders Learning Tool, opens in a new tab and Little Shredders Lesson Plans, opens in a new tab provide a step by step guide on how to structure and deliver a snowsport lesson, no snow required!
The resources include:
- Four structured lesson plans with diagrams to provide clarity on how to set up each activity
- Learning intentions and descriptions of what each lesson should provide students
- Instructions on how to best engage your students, provide a clear session overview and sample questions to ask to help their learning.
The Little Shredders coaching course provides all the information that a new coach needs to be able to effectively deliver the program. Register for Snow Australia e-learning., opens in a new tab
- Little Shredders Learning Tool, opens in a new tab
- Little Shredders Lesson Plans, opens in a new tab
- Little Shredders Additional Games, opens in a new tab
- Little Shredders Coaching Course, opens in a new tab
Softball Australia Resources
The Softball Batter Up program resources are designed to be fun, flexible and engaging for children from kindergarten age to Year 6, focusing on fun activities while learning basic throwing, catching and striking skills.
Softball Batter Up activities align with the national health and physical education curriculum and are written with coaches and teachers in mind.
Detailed information is provided on the learning intention, band levels, and skill focus of each activity. There are also questions to encourage participant engagement. Coaches and teachers can access these resources for free when they register online, opens in a new tab.
Special Olympics Australia offers a range of resources, opens in a new tab such as the Playing for All activity cards that are designed to help schools, teachers and coaches find everything they need to implement and deliver high-quality inclusive programs aligned to the Australian curriculum.
Special Olympics Australia’s Inclusive Sport Academy, opens in a new tab, contains courses and webinars designed to help coaches, teachers and other community members improve the delivery of sport and physical activity for people with intellectual disability or autism.
Squash Australia Resources
Squash Stars Printed Resource Pack (printed lesson plans, games, activities and assessments) - $160 (plus GST)
Squash Stars Digital Resource Pack - Free for Teacher Delivered or Endorsed Provider/Leader Squash Stars programs
Surfing Australia Resources
Surfing Australia provides educators with the perfect opportunity to teach students skills that they wouldn’t learn in a classroom.
As a teacher if your also passionate about surfing and want to make a difference in the sport you love, coaching could be a great opportunity for you to get involved.
For more information about sharing the stoke visit the Surfing Australia website, opens in a new tab.
Table Tennis Australia Resources
This is only a sample of the resources. The schools will gain access to full resources once they have booked a program.
Tennis Australia Additional Resources
Tennis supports teachers with resources linked to the Australian Curriculum: Health & Physical Education, as well as discounted equipment and access to support for courts and line marking through their Teacher Ambassador Program.
The program is free and any teacher is able to sign up. For further information, and to register, please see the Teacher Ambassador, opens in a new tab web page.
Tennis also provides online professional learning for teachers to support in the delivery of tennis during Health and Physical Education. To access, visit the online platform Bounce, opens in a new tab, and create an account (if not already registered) to access content for both primary and secondary school delivery.
Tenpin Bowling Australia Resources
Resources are made available to a Teacher-led Roll ‘n Strike program with resources which includes a Manual, Videos and extra activities to teach the basics of Tenpin Bowling to any class!
Touch Football Australia Resources
Touch Football Australia (TFA) and its partner states have developed a suite of resources to cater for the varying skill level of students. The resources are not aligned to an age group, but rather to the student’s level of development.
- Playing for Life, opens in a new tab- Sport introduction & basics through game based activities
- Foundation Schools Resource, opens in a new tab - Learning, acquisition and refinement of basic movement and skills
- Talent School Resource, opens in a new tab - Practice and demonstration of basic skills and progression to talent level of movement and skills
In order to most effectively utilise the resources register for DartfishTV., opens in a new tab
Resources
The Program Overview, Session Plans, and the Skills Library are key tools designed to support coaches and teachers in delivering high-quality sessions. These resources provide structured guidance on program delivery, skill progression, and session management to ensure a consistent and engaging learning experience for participants.
Access to these resources is available through the AusTriathlon Sport Learning Centre (ASLC) once you have successfully completed a short online course. This ensures that all coaches and teachers have the foundational knowledge needed to effectively apply the materials in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner.
To begin your journey, sign up for your course, opens in a new tab.
Resources
The Ulti-Mates and Fly coach manuals are accessible to both teachers and coaches who are leading the program.
These comprehensive manuals feature a wealth of resources, including engaging activities, fun games, structured lessons, detailed skill descriptions, helpful delivery tips, and suggested adaptations to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the programs.
Upon confirmation of their involvement in the Sporting Schools program, appointed coaches or designated teachers will receive electronic access to all the resources they need.
Additionally, Ultimate Australia provides a complimentary online Community Coach Level 1 course, opens in a new tab, available for teachers and community coaches seeking further training and development opportunities.
Volleyball Australia recommends a fun, adaptable and relatable delivery mode and has resources available for Spikezone programs that outline current best practice.
The Teacher Resource Pack includes the following items:
- Laminated Session Plans for a 6-week Spikezone Program
- Whiteboard marker for use with the Session Plans
- USB with additional resources
- Inflatable beach balls for fun indoor (balloon) volleyball activities
All resources are posted out to the appointed coach or allocated teacher upon confirmation of their Sporting Schools program.
Resources can be purchased via the Volleyball Australia Shop, opens in a new tab, or through your relevant State Volleyball Association.
Printable Spikezone Certificates are available on the .
Water Polo Australia Resources
Delivery resources are available with Try Polo programs and include lesson plans, delivery tips and printable student certificates.
All resources are provided electronically to the appointed coach or allocated teacher upon confirmation of their Sporting Schools program.
Have any questions about Sporting Schools?
Email:support@sportingschools.gov.au
Phone: 1300 785 707