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A collection of student stories and initiatives about sport.

This section offers access to a collection of toolkits to promote sport at school.

Physical Education Teachers They are the main point of reference for students at school
Teachers Teachers of all subjects can contribute to promote sport at school
School Directors Their support is a key element to promote sport at school
Resources A database of resources for teachers, PE teachers and school directors for the promotion of sport at school.

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Guidelines for policy makers willing to raise awareness on the importance of promoting sport in schools

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How to Motivate Students Only Interested in Sport to Improve their School Performances

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4. Help the student set priorities

Put the sport activity to its place in its confrontation with school:
One sport result will not determine the future.
A sport career is temporary, there is a life after sport.
An injury or a health problem can put a brutal end to a sport career.
Not everybody can achieve excellence in sport.

Explain to the student that only being in the service of one’s school studies the sport they practice will be useful. Spend time on face to face conversations with the students, ask about their personal objectives and about how they are aiming at receiving them. Help them set small and short-term goals and steps in order to see also the achievements during the school year. By setting concrete and achievable priorities and objectives students are able to monitor and assess their own development and continue setting new objectives. Self-assessment skills are important as part of the studies and of lifelong learning skills.

Learning Objective

The learning objective of step 4 is to keep in mind that the school has to set priorities to the student’s personal development. Even though the sport career may seem to be the only option for a young student, they must be reminded from time to time of the importance of getting a profession and a certificate from the school.

Online Resources

Chat with championsTime management and prioritizing education from athletes’ viewpoint
Open University portal (Only in Finnish)Tips and supporting materials for setting goals in studies and for achieving them
Guide for studies for young athletes
Case studies on “Not Only Fair Play”A collection of interviews with students who explain how they manage to balance sport and education, what support they receive.
Know-how with our objectives (only in Finnish)A set of recommendations for students’ use to set ´priorities for their learning and find their skills and strengths.
Balance between sport and studies (only in Finnish)A set of instructions for helping students to set priorities and to balance sport and studies successfully.
Effective Goal Setting for StudentsThe process of setting goals allows students to choose where they want to go in school and what they want to achieve. By knowing what they want to achieve, they know what they have to concentrate on and improve. Goal setting gives students long-term vision and short-term motivation. Ideas and tools for helping students setting goals.