An online resource has been launched to try and stop 16-year-old students, especially girls, from dropping out of sports.
Research from the Association of Colleges suggests that as many as eight in 10 16-year-olds drop out of sports as they commence their further education studies.
The Sport No Sweat site (pictured), part of the Doctor Wellgood teen health resource, is hoping to educate students about the importance of remaining active. It is also supporting a campaign by the Association of Colleges to appoint “College Sports Makers” in 6th form colleges to help to encourage sporting participation.
Sport No Sweat’s “encyclopaedia of sport” lists 10 important reasons to keep active and includes information about performance, injuries, essential kit, and how to build a personal fitness plan.
Register now, read forever
Thank you for visiting SecEd and reading some of our content for professionals in secondary education. Register now for free to get unlimited access to all content.
What's included:
-
Unlimited access to news, best practice articles and podcast
-
New content and e-bulletins delivered straight to your inbox every Monday and Thursday
Already have an account? Sign in here