Sport School Advantages For Student Athletes
Sport school admissions are a growing trend for young people keen to take part in sporting events or to improve their skills.
It is a chance for kids to improve their physical fitness, build up their self-confidence and have fun at the same time.
The advantages of joining a sport school are many and varied, and I shall be looking at these on an individual basis over the coming weeks and months to come.
My main focus here however is on the educational opportunities that such participation offers.
As I’ve said, sport school classes are structured around a particular activity,
and as a result they provide a unique opportunity to engage with people who will be able to advise you on your potential, both quantitative and qualitative.
The first advantage of going to sport schools is the chance to improve your academic potential.
This is through your participation in the classes, as it is a requirement that all good sport schools
carry out a credit study section, where you can submit a responsible testimony about your own sporting prowess.
The number of marks you receive are an indication of how well you have learned and absorbed the subject matter;
If you’re particularly bright you’ll probably earn a good mark.
The second major advantage is that you will gain valuable experience from working with some of the most famous students in the country.
Research shows that student athletes do better academically than non-athletes because as a student you have a mandatory study hours as well as tutor sessions.
Watch out for the next article as we will highlight more advantages that accrues to student athletes.