Program provider: Academy Movement
Academy Movement partners with secondary schools to design and establish sustainable long-term, curriculum aligned sport academies that improve student engagement, behaviour and pathways through an education first approach.
Program description
The Academy Movement Pre-Academy Program is for secondary schools that already run an Academy Movement program or are planning to start one soon.
It is an early support program for younger secondary students. The aim is to build good routines, positive learning behaviours, and stronger connection to school.
The program runs as one 60-minute session each week, with 8 sessions per term. Sessions include:
- practical sport sessions (for example Rugby Union, Basketball, Cricket, AFL, Golf, or strength and conditioning)
- mentoring focused on respect, effort, and positive behaviour
- goal setting and habit building through a performance journal
- a session on pathways and careers linked to sport
Academy Movement staff work with school leaders and teachers during the term to track student progress and readiness for future Academy involvement.
Sessions are delivered by Academy Movement coaches, including elite athletes and past Academy Movement participants. They act as positive role models and support students to bring strong habits into school and the classroom.
This is an education-first program. Sport is used to support learning, routines and behaviour. Each session includes mentoring and a simple journal to help students set goals, reflect, and build positive habits. The program also helps schools prepare students for future participation in their Academy Movement program.
Intended outcomes
- Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
- Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
- Stronger connection to school and learning (3)
- Interactions with positive role models (6)
- Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
- Improved behaviour and classroom participation (9)
- Improved goal setting and positive routines (13)
- Improved leadership skills (15)
- Greater awareness of pathways and future opportunities (20)
Program details
| Target audience | Secondary students (early secondary years) |
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| Delivery window | Before school, during a designated class period, or after school (as agreed with the school) |
| Program duration | 8 sessions per term (1 x 60-minute session per week) |
| Group size | 10 – 20 students per group (groups may be split if registrations exceed 20) |
| Geographic availability | Outer metropolitan Victoria (West, South East and North). Confirm availability with the provider before booking |
| Delivery setting | School-based (in-person) |
| Program availability | 2026–2029 (Terms 1–4) Note: not available in the final 2 weeks of Term 4 |
| Provider notes and assumptions |
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| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | Confirm suitability with provider |
| Program category | Sports and physical activity |
| Procurement category | Sports and physical activity – Term program - Pre-establishment of dedicated sport Academy |
| Program contact | Jimmy Orange E: jimmy@academymovement.education M: 0435 178 790 |
| Link to external website | Academy Movement |
| Provider has Betrayal of Trust Insurance | No |
| Supervision and duty of care | School staff must be present for the full program and provide supervision in line with school requirements. This is a condition of delivery for this program.
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Core program costs
Note: Multiple Terms can be booked at the below prices per Term
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student materials | $800 per group | $880 per group | Journals, gym towels and learning materials for up to 20 students. |
| Coaching delivery – 8 sessions | $1,200 | $1,320 | Eight 60‑minute coaching sessions delivered by an Academy Movement coach. |
| Administration and reporting | $2,600 | $2,860 | Includes data tool setup, survey management, monitoring and reporting. |
| TOTAL | $4,600.00 | $5,060.00 |
Additional costs or optional extras
Discounted second concurrently run group
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student materials | $800 per group | $880 per group | Journals, gym towels and learning materials for up to 20 students. |
| Coaching delivery – 8 sessions | $1,200 | $1,320 | Eight 60‑minute coaching sessions delivered by an Academy Movement coach. |
| Administration and reporting | $1,450 | $1,595 | Includes data tool setup, survey management, monitoring and reporting. |
| TOTAL | $3,450.00 | $3,795.00 |
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