Living for Sport

Living For Sport uses the power of sport to engage young people who are struggling at school.
Developed in partnership with BSkyB and supported by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), Living For Sport recognises that sport can create a spirit of adventure and creativity, inspiring 11 to 16 year olds and helping to improve attitude and behaviour.

Students work with their teachers and support staff to set personal targets and goals. After taking part in a range of diverse activities such as sailing, archery and martial arts they then go on to organise a sporting event for a local school or community group.

The project culminates with a celebration event, recognising and rewarding the young people’s achievements against their set goals

The aim is to help schools meet their behaviour improvement targets through a structured programme of activities that challenge students to reflect on their behaviour and values, and to take responsibility for themselves and others.

Why should your pupils want it take part in Living for Sport? Well here are just a few of the benefits:

• It gives pupils time out to think about who they are and what they want to be
• It gives pupils a positive outlet for their energy and talent
• It gives pupils opportunities to succeed at a challenge they have chosen themselves
• It encourages teamwork and personal responsibility in a fun way
• It gives pupils something they can feel proud of.