The Freyberg Sports Academy provides a special programme for elite sportspersons. Entry into the Academy is by special application. Past students have achieved at both the national and international level.

How it works:

To be accepted into the Sports Academy, students must demonstrate a desire to succeed in their chosen field and have an excellent attitude towards school.

The Academy will not: increase workload or pressure on members, but will help them provide a balance between their sporting, academic and family commitments.

Mission Statement:

The FHS Sports Academy aims to assist students in developing the fundamental skills to be able to excel in their chosen sport. During the three years we aim to empower the students with the skills and knowledge to be able to train effectively now and in the future through: teaching students how to train safely by applying the core principles of training, examining personal performance, using sport psychology and nutrition to gain an advantage.

The programme is designed to give students a variety of wide-reaching experiences to support them in their sport.

The academy targets students who have a proven ability in sport as well as those that are passionate and wanting to get to the next level.

SPORTS ACADEMY PROGRAMME 

Health and Skill related components of fitness

Training Methods

Nutritional Knowledge

Sports Psychology

Injury prevention

Strategy and tactics within a game sense approach

HOW TO APPLY 

Students must complete an application form and attach a C.V including the following:

• Sporting achievements
• Strength and attributes
• Contribution to sport
• Personal goals
• Reasons for wanting to be in the Sports Academy
• At least 2 references

Fitness testing will be conducted before applicants are finalised.