Brisbane Development Athlete Basketball Program

GDC Fitness runs the Brisbane Development Athlete Program which it caters for all athletes and develops athletes individual skills. GDC has athletes who compete in the Special Olympics Basketball Program. GDC has its own Development Athlete Basketball Academy.

Through playing basketball, athletes develop fine motor skills & muscular strength. Athletes will learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting & running.
Athletes with higher physical and cognitive capabilities will participate in team games which require teamwork, strategy and stamina. Athletes of lower abilities participate in stations and drills which help to improve their physical abilities in a progressive pace.
Basketball is one of the sports where athletes can improve their physical fitness and mental strength together with their social skills.

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