Deakin University Placement Student Handbook
Welcome to CGS
This manual seeks to summarise information and procedures relating to the operation of the school. It is presented in a brief and simple format to assist you in a smooth and productive time at the school.
Placement Students are encouraged to speak to their Supervisor about any concerns, queries or anxieties they may have.
Good luck for a productive and enjoyable time here at Camberwell
CGS
S&C aims to foster a lifelong love and knowledge of health, wellbeing and performance
CGS Overview Values & School Structure
CGS aims to develop and maintain a culture which values academic achievement, knowledge and skill, whilst nurturing and encouraging positive interpersonal relationships, diversity, integrity and a commitment to the service of others.
The School has three distinct, yet intertwined areas:
- Junior School - Pre-Prep to Year 5
- Middle School - Year 6-8
- Senior School - Year 9-12
CGS Overview
House System
Each Middle and Senior School student represents one of eight House groups:
Middle School School students are apart of Form Groups, building connection with the same student group through core subjects and pastoral care. Senior School Students group Tutor Groups where their consistent Tutor provides ongoing pastoral care throughout their final four years of schooling.
Strength & Conditioning
CGS Overview
CGS Sport
CGS Sport aims to foster a passion for sport within all students; a passion that is alive not only during their schooling but for the duration of their lives. To this end, CGS Sport continues to offer a large variety of sports for students to enjoy that cater for athletes of all abilities.
CGS Sport further aims to provide a safe, interactive and friendly environment in which students can enjoy the sportsmanship, comradery and thrill of competitive sport.
CGS Students are required to participate in a Summer Season (Term 1 & 4) and Winter Season (Term 2 & 3) sport, with Spring Season (Term 3) remaining optional.
CGS Sport
Sports Academy
CGS Students can support their educational journey with a sport portfolio beyond the existing sport program. There are currently two options the students can select from within their favoured sport.
The first option is the Emerging Athlete Pathway (EAP), which is a program specifically designed for students performing at a State or National level within their chosen sport.
The second option is the Personalised Coaching Programme (PCP) which entails private coaching for students, or groups of up to four, before, during or after the educational day.
CGA
Camberwell Grammar Aquatic (CGA) incorporates both a Learn to Swim and Squad Program model, catering for all levels of skill and development.
Squads are broken into four distinct levels:
- Advancement
- Intermediate
- Fitness
- Senior/Performance
CGS Sports Building
CGS Strength & Conditioning Overview
Established in 2018, CGS S&C aims to provides a participation-first strength and conditioning program, where students foster a love of training, building competency and healthy habits which students can further expand once they graduate.
CGS S&C strives to make students better through all performance, whether that be athletic, mental, social, academic or co-curricular. We take a holistic approach to training and ensure a student's mental and physical wellbeing remains the focus at all times.
CGS Strength & Conditioning
Service Provision
CGS Sport:
First and Development Squad S&C
Warm-Up, conditioning and recovery protocols
Sport Academy:
Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) S&C creation and implementation
Athlete load management
Physical Education Curriculum:
Year 7-10 Curriculum
Year 11-12 Weights Room supervision
CGS Strength & Conditioning
Camberwell Grammar Aquatic (CGA):
Dry-land strength training across three squads
Student Wellbeing and Education:
Personal Development/Health curriculum development
Active component of wider student wellbeing program
General Weights Room Access
Community Access and Delivery
HSE312 at CGS Overview & Outcomes
The HSE312 practicum experience aims to offer students a chance to continue to develop and refine their knowledge and practical skills in a discipline area of their choice from those within the scope of Éxercise and Sport Science’. The overall goal of the practicum is to provide students with an experience, which will be equally challenging and rewarding from both an academic and professional development perspective.
CGS S&C aims to provide HSE312 students:
- A balanced student experience, allowing students to observe, learn and apply practical knowledge in a range of settings
- An opportunity to learn and be exposed to a variety of S&C and Sport coaches
- A chance to develop leadership and interpersonal skills suitable for one-on-one and group coaching
- An opportunity to learn and develop in areas of passion
HSE312 at CGS
Week 1-2
Overview
General
- Campus Tour
- Introduction to key staff with CGS Sport
- Organise swipe card, IT support and TeamBuildr (TB) account
- Review CGS S&C Code of Conduct and Values
- Review CGS S&C programs and delve into specific programming requirements
- Conversation with Josh Holding - Strength and Conditioning Coordinator:
- Aims of TB
- Discussion of level based TB programming and competency aims of each level
- Current season (Summer/Winter/Spring) overview
Involvement
- Observe as many Weights Room sessions as possible, building an understanding of the space, flow of sessions and coach expectations with athletes.
- Become familiar with expectations of placement period
Outcomes
- Understand process of entire placement period
- Understand CGS S&C training philosophies and programming standards
HSE312 at CGS
Week 3-4
Overview
General
- Scheduled check in with Paul Sartori
- Overview of CGS S&C programming methods and practices
- Conversation with Jeff Dalman: - Strength and Rehabilitation Coach
- Overview of Injury Management system
- Overview of CGA
Involvement
- Exposure to Sports Academy sessions, joining in and assessing coaching styles across multiple sports
- Utilising VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo, be involved with fitness/performance testing and data analytics
- In conjunction with use of TB, develop components of an S&C program (warm-up, strength, core, recovery) for a PE or Sport Squad
- If confident, coach components of an S&C program (under supervision)
- Student to gain confidence and understanding of best-practice coaching methods.
Outcomes
- Establish and refine coaching techniques and ability
- Continue to build rapport with S&C users (CGS Students/Staff and community-facing athletes)
HSE312 at CGS
Week 5-6
Overview
General
- Scheduled check in with Paul Sartori
- CGS S&C Exercise Progression/Regression discussion
- Utilise TB to build an individualised and group training program
Involvement
- If confident, coach larger components of an S&C program (under supervision)
- Other tasks as required
- Gain experience in leading larger components of a individual and group training sessions
Outcomes
- Build understanding of exercise progression and regression used at CGS and training variable manipulation.
HSE312 at CGS
Week 7-8
Overview General
- Scheduled check in with Paul Sartori
- Mid-Placement Review - provide student feedback - seek feedback on placement experience
- Preview of second half of placement
- Utilise TB to build a training block for an individualised athlete and sport group, incorporating strength training and conditioning programming
Involvement
Outcomes
- Lead athletes through full individualised and group training sessions (under supervision)
- Student-led additional program involvement
- Refine coaching skills and enhance ability to lead athletes through an entire program
- Explore coaching methods and application to promote best practices
HSE312 at CGS
Week 9-End of Placement
During the Mid-Placement Review, students are to select which areas of the CGS S&C and Sport program they would like to explore further.
Options include:
- S&C planning and delivery
- Injury support and rehabilitation
- Sport Science (GPS analysis, performance testing, data analytics)
- Sports Academy coaching
- CGA delivery and application
- Classroom experience
Staff Toilets and Change Rooms:
Staff and Placement Students are required to access Staff Only Toilet and Change Rooms. The closest Staff Change Rooms can be accessed via the eastern exit of the Weights Room. Additional Staff Change Rooms can be found on Level 1 and 3 of the Sports Building.
Food Storage and Kitchen Access:
The Weights Room Office has a fridge and microwave for Placement Student use. Additional kitchen access can be found on Level 1 and 3 of the Sports Building, including a coffee machine on Level 3.
Car Parking:
The Underground Carpark is accessible through Gate 3, off Mont Albert Rd.
CGS
General Housekeeping
Professional Dress:
Please wear your Deakin polo and comfortable sport shorts/leggings and runners
On-Site First Aid:
On-site First Aid can be found at Roysted, next to the school’s Main Reception. Jacinta Sonego (Health Centre Manager) will be able to assist as required.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure:
The Sports Building main evacuation point is the KAO. Please follow the guidance of Area Wardens and evacuate as required.
CGS General Housekeeping
Swipe Cards:
S&C Placement Students will be issued with swipe cards on a lanyard from the Facilities Team. These swipe cards need to be returned upon completion of your placement and departure from Camberwell Grammar.
Canteen:
The Canteen is located in the Performing Arts Building next to the JTO. Food and coffee is available for purchase from 7am to 1:30pm each school day.
Addition Staff Policies:
Click here to access all relevant CGS Staff Policies
CGS IT Systems
DEEDS
DEEDS is a learning management system that the school uses to communicate with students and staff.
The CGS S&C utilise DEEDS to:
Disseminating scheduling and access information
Remind students of upcoming events and sessions
Distribute surveys and reports online reporting and assessment for various classes
TeamBuildr
All S&C related content is managed via TeamBuildr. All MS and SS Student have access to an account and can view their training plan via their own device or iPads within the Weights Room.
CGS Academic Timetable
8:45-9:25am P2 9:25-10:05am P3 10:05-10:45am
10:45-11:05am
11:10-11:50am
12:30-1:20pm
1:25-2:05pm