“Sport has the potential to add so much to a person’s all-round education.”
— Sir Trevor Brooking
What do researchers from around the world say about the importance of Sport in schools?
The evidence is very strong: Young people who are involved in regular sport and high quality physical education tend to:
- be fitter
- be healthier
- do better academically
- have better attendance
- are better behaved
- have positive attitude
- have greater self belief and confidence
- have better social and communication skills
STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
We asked pupils in our SSP to consider 'what is the power of sport?'
Sport has the power to:
- Inspire, Motivate, and Bring joy
- Give hope and Bring people together
- Break down barriers and Give people confidence
- Develop leaders and Enable people to achieve
- Promote health, wellbeing, and education
- Build self-esteem and communities
- Reduce crime and Develop teamwork
- Encourage positive lifestyles