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Sport Academies in Alberta
Presentation to Alberta Tourism, Parks, and RecreationNovember 8th, 2012 Edmonton, AB
Daniel Balderson, Ph.D. University of Lethbridge
Sports in the Schools?
Across Alberta (and Canada) schools are providing sport specific options for students during regular school hours. These school sponsored programs are
called sport academies or sport schools.
How common are sport schools?
82% of German Olympic medals from 2001-2004 were won by current or former sport school student athletes
10% of Canada’s Olympic (2006) team had or were attending a sport school
135 Sport Academies in Alberta• 40-50 are found in rural communities • 2005- 2 Sport Academies in Alberta
1) Elite Development (22) Fees range from $2500 - $30,000/ year
2) Sports Excellence (3) No Additional fees
3) General Skill Development (117) fees range from no cost to 12,500/ year
Types of Academies
Sports Academies
Hockey
Multi-Sport/ Elite Athlete
Soccer
Baseball
Dance, Cheer, Figure Skating
Golf
Lacrosse
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
# of Academies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xIQ_hOFBD8
Academy Profile:Warner Hockey
School may start an academy to:
Increase enrollment Attractiveness Student Retention/Engagement (keep grades up to
participate) Bridge to the Community Local Expertise Engage Teachers
http://youtu.be/oAtm8egt8uA?hd=1
Academy Profile:Vauxhall Academy of Baseball
Students may choose to attend an academy school because
Seeking Post-Secondary Scholarships/ Professional Opportunities
Skill Development during a crucial period Coaching (professional, paid) Motivation Flexibility to gain an education and develop
athletically Flexible with missing class for competition
http://youtu.be/9_2gG5qnVgk?hd=1
Academy Profile:Hanna Hockey Academy
How do they work?
Students enroll in core classes for part of the day (typically the morning). Then in sport specific classes in the afternoon Course credit is given for afternoon sport
specific training Locally approved and administered
Study took place from May 2011- July 2012
Information obtained on Academies via: On Line Survey, Phone Interviews, Website
Analysis
93 Schools/organizations in Alberta that offer 135 Sport Academy options Split evenly between High School and Junior High
Descriptive Study
Schools Offering Sports Academies in Alberta
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18/29 Schools offer high school credits for participation in a Sports Academy/ Sport Program
11 High Schools offer sport academies but do not award credit
Most middle school academies provide credit (option credit)
Credit?
No Credit,1 Credit, 3 Credits, 5 Credits, 10, Credits, 15 Credits (100 needed to graduate in Alberta)
CTS Credits (Career and Technological Studies- Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Coaching- 1 credit each)
Physical Education Credits (PE 10, PE 20, PE 30)
Sports Performance 15,25,35 (Now in CTS) Religion Credit (moral, character
development)
Credit Possibilities
Students may receive up to 1/3 of their High School credits (100 total) for participation in the Academy
70% of Academies use the mandatory High School Physical Education course to receive credits
Results
Academies are different in many ways Marked increase in Academies across
Canada the past 10 years Exposure of Alberta Youth to a variety of
Sport Options Academy affiliation with Provincial Sport
Organizations?
Implications for Sport in Alberta
Questions
Thank you!
Daniel Balderson, Ph.D.
albertasportsacademies.com
