Physical education occupies an important position in the British education system, and its influence is not only reflected in students‘ physical health, but also has a far-reaching impact on psychological development, social skills and academic performance.
Physical education occupies an important position in the British education system, and its influence is not only reflected in students' physical health, but also has a far-reaching impact on psychological development, social skills and academic performance.
First of all, physical education is very important for students' health. According to the data of the National Health Service (NHS), about half of children failed to meet the recommended standard of moderate-intensity physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week when they were growing up. This lack of exercise has led to an increase in the obesity rate. According to 2019 data, about 20% of children in the UK are considered overweight or obese at the age of 11. Therefore, the school physical education curriculum is not only a means to promote students' health, but also an important measure to prevent obesity and related diseases.
Secondly, sports activities also have a significant positive impact on students' mental health and social skills. Research shows that students who participate in sports activities are more likely to build self-confidence and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. According to the British Psychological Association (BPS), students who participate in team sports perform better in social skills and teamwork. This will not only help them to establish good interpersonal relationships in their school life, but also lay a foundation for their future career.
In addition, there is a positive correlation between sports activities and academic performance. It is found that students who participate in sports activities have stronger attention and learning ability in class. According to a study conducted by the British Ministry of Education, students who regularly participate in physical exercise have improved their academic performance by an average of 20%. This improvement is not only reflected in academic achievements, but also in students' comprehensive quality and self-management ability.
Physical education also promotes students' community participation and sense of responsibility. Many schools encourage students to participate in voluntary service and community building by organizing sports events and community activities. For example, the Liverpool Sports Academy holds a community sports day every year. Students not only participate in sports activities, but also organize and plan, which enhances their leadership and social responsibility.
The British government is also aware of the importance of physical education and gives support at the policy level. In 2013, the British government launched the "Sport Premium" scheme, which aims to provide additional funds for primary schools to improve the quality of sports and sports activities. According to government data, more than 90% schools use these funds to improve sports facilities and course content, and promote students' participation and satisfaction.
Physical education plays an indispensable role in British education. It is not only related to students' physical health, but also affects their psychological development, social skills and academic performance. Through specific data and school cases, we can see that the value of physical education far exceeds that of simple physical exercise, which provides important support for students' all-round development. With the continuous promotion of government policies, the status of physical education in British schools will be further consolidated, and students' physical and mental health and comprehensive quality will be better guaranteed.
The indissoluble bond between prestigious schools and sports.
1、Millfield School
Millfield School is famous for its outstanding sports tradition. As a comprehensive school, Milfield has not only performed well academically, but also trained a large number of outstanding athletes in the field of sports, which has become the cradle of many sports.
Many athletes and coaches praised the facilities and training system of Milfield School. The school has advanced sports facilities, including professional tennis court, swimming pool, track and field and multi-functional gymnasium, which provides a good training environment for students. In addition, Milfield's coaching team consists of experienced professionals, who not only have high-level teaching ability, but also provide students with personalized guidance to help them stand out in their respective sports fields.
Millfield School has made remarkable achievements in sports, and has trained many outstanding athletes, including Chris Robshaw, captain of English football team, and Pamela Cookey, former captain of English basketball team. What's more, at the 2012 London Olympic Games, there were nine graduates from Milfield School who participated in the competition. Among them, Helen Glover, a female double rower, and Peter Wilson, a skeet shooter, won the gold medals respectively, showing the excellent strength of the school in training top athletes.
Every year, about 50 graduates from Milfield School enter the stage of international competitions through selection, covering cricket, swimming, track and field, polo and many other modern sports. These achievements not only reflect the quality of school physical education, but also reflect the students' efforts and love for physical education.
With its excellent sports tradition and first-class training system, Millfield School continues to occupy an important position in the field of physical education in Britain and even in the world.
2、Reed's School
Reed's School is a prestigious school, which is famous for its outstanding sports tradition and outstanding performance in the tennis field. As an all-round educational institution, Reed School not only pays attention to academic education, but also takes physical education as an important part and is committed to cultivating students' all-round quality.
In the Tes Independent School Awards in 2020, Ryders School was highly praised for its outstanding sports and won the sports award. This honor not only reflects the school's efforts and achievements in physical education, but also shows its emphasis on students' physical and mental development. The school offers as many as 70 kinds of sports and employs full-time physical fitness coaches to provide professional guidance and support for students.
Tennis is the proudest project of Ryders School, which has a profound tennis tradition. Tim Henman, a famous British tennis player, is an alumnus of the school. In 2014, he established an indoor tennis court for the school, which further improved the school's tennis facilities. In addition, Ryders School won the World School Tennis Championship of the International School Sports Federation three times in 2009, 2011 and 2015, which proved its outstanding strength in the field of tennis.
Ryders School also has its own Tennis Association (RSTA), making it one of the few famous tennis schools in Britain. In 1980s, the famous Slater Foundation in Britain gave financial support to the school and trained a group of excellent young tennis players. Up to now, Ryders School is still sending tennis talents to all parts of the world and cultivating future tennis stars.
It is worth mentioning that Reed School is the only school in the world that has won the World School Tennis League Championship three times, and has won the national championship every year in the past ten years, showing its outstanding achievements in tennis education and training.
With its excellent sports and passion for tennis, Ryders School continues to occupy an important position in the field of physical education in Britain and even the world, and has trained outstanding athletes from generation to generation.
3、Brighton College
Brighton College, founded in 1845, is located in Brighton County in the picturesque south of England. It offers a variety of physical education courses to cultivate students' sports ability and team spirit.
At Brighton College, rugby, hockey, football, cricket and basketball are compulsory courses, ensuring that every student can be exposed to these classic sports. In addition, the school also provides a variety of sports elective courses, including badminton, swimming, tennis, sailing, track and field, judo, golf, fencing, cross-country running, table tennis, shooting and dancing, to meet the interests and needs of different students.
Brighton College is particularly outstanding in women's cricket and has trained many outstanding athletes. Among them, Sarah Taylor is the pride of the school. She is not only the best record holder of English women's cricket, but also won the World Cup in 2009 with her alumnus Holly Colvin and Clare Connor, the current female president of ECB National Cricket Center. In 2016, the school won the "Best Cricket Performance Award" awarded by the famous cricket magazine The Cricket, which further proved its outstanding achievements in the field of cricket.
On the whole, Brighton College, with its excellent physical education and excellent athlete training system, continues to occupy an important position in the British education field and is committed to providing students with opportunities for all-round development.