AFL
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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The AFL has developed an array of resources that will assist teachers to deliver AFL on the field but also to engage students in the classroom while achieving educational outcomes. Such resources include:
- AFL Sport Education, opens in a new tab – the program enables students to develop their skills as players as well as learning off-field roles such as umpiring, team & facility management and coaching
- AFL Letter Link, opens in a new tab – a letter writing literacy based program for students based around cultural diversity
- AFL Lesson Ideas, opens in a new tab – 30 AFL themed lesson ideas in various key learning areas - over 150 in total
- AFL Record, opens in a new tab – ideas on how to utilise the AFL Record to achieve numeracy & literacy outcomes
- Footy Stats, opens in a new tab – the Australian Bureau of Statistics in partnership with the AFL have developed a program that uses football to improve students statistical literacy
- AFL 9s lesson plans, opens in a new tab – Playing for Life activity lesson plans, opens in a new tab with video links.
Have any questions about Sporting Schools?
Email:support@sportingschools.gov.au
Phone: 1300 785 707