Sports scholarships are awarded to pupils who show leadership, excellence and a positive attitude in more than one sport, including a team sport. They should be committed at all times and have a high level of personal fitness. Whilst they should regularly attend outside clubs, their priority should be their commitment to school teams and fixtures.
As part of our commitment to sports excellence, sports scholars at our school benefit from tailored sports enrichment sessions. These sessions focus on developing deep knowledge and understanding of key aspects through practical sessions covering topics such as fitness testing, fitness training methodologies, and theoretical lessons on sports physiology.
Fitness testing knowledge
Fitness training methods
Sports physiology theory
Our scholars will undertake fitness tests each term to track their fitness and guide their individual training to better support their performances in their main sport.
Sports scholars will engage in practical sessions aimed at honing their fitness training skills. These sessions are led by Mr Doku aiming to enhance each scholar's strength, speed, endurance, and agility.
Theoretical lessons on sports physiology are a part of our sports enrichment program. Scholars delve into the science behind athletic performance, gaining insights into how the human body responds to physical activity and training.
Sport Scholarships are open to applicants from within or outside the School and are awarded on merit and potential. The assessment will include:
Hand eye coordination - ball to wall catch
Illinois agility run
Power (standing broad jump)
Through a handball session children will be marked on their:
Skill application
Teamwork
Leadership skills
Scholar candidates will be asked about their sporting achievements and interests to check their suitability to be a sports school at St Peter's. Candidates are welcome to bring with them portfolio of evidence to support their application to the interview.
