Extra-Curricular Sport Case Studies

These case studies show how schools across the country (and beyond) are addressing challenges they face when providing co-curricular/extra-curricular sport. They showcase a variety of approaches to embedding school sport and what they were able to achieve as a result.

Overview

The Education Policy Institute's (EPI) report on extra-curricular sport, published in February 2024, underscores its critical role in enhancing academic performance and social skills among children and young people.

The report highlights that regular participation in sport-based activities is associated with improved concentration, better classroom behaviour, and higher academic achievement. Additionally, it points out that sport helps to develop essential social skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership, which are invaluable for personal development and future employability.

As a result, the Youth Sport Trust have created the following case studies to help demonstrate best practice. You can download them individually or as a single document - whichever best suits your needs.

 

Case Studies

  • Cost of living crisis and co-curricular sport - READ
  • Co-curricular activity for girls chosen by girls - READ
  • Tackling behaviour through co-curricular activities - a whole school approach - READ
  • A network of opportunities - READ
  • Reaching out for support - READ
  • Creating a community through co-curricular activities - READ
  • Physical activity options outside of elite sport - READ
  • Lunch time sport leaders - READ
  • Tackling crime in the local community through engaging young people in co-curricular sport - READ
  • Engaging the whole staff community in co-curricular provision - READ
  • Promoting co-curricular sport as an alternative activity to crime - READ
  • Promoting mental wellbeing through co-curricular sport - READ
  • Student led co-curricular society clubs - READ
  • Co-curricular activities tailored to your students - READ
  • Home county and international case studies - READ

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Exciting Developments in Co-Curricular Sports

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It's time to reimagine extra-curricular activity

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