Academy Sports Ambassadors
We are proud to announce the launch of our Sports Ambassador Programme, which we sponsor at Forest Fitness NI.
The program is made up of a team of twelve 6th form ambassadors from Carrickfergus Academy with the aim of developing Sport within the school and the wider community.
Watch this space as we start to introduce more primary school sports tournaments, develop new sports within our school, and link our pupils with outside clubs and organizations.
Academy Sports Ambassadors and Sports in school can have many benefits, including improved physical and mental health, better teamwork skills, and increased confidence.Â
Physical health
- Being active can help children stay healthy and strongÂ
- Regular exercise can improve the immune system, heart health, and lower cholesterolÂ
Mental health
- Sports can help with mental states such as depression and anxietyÂ
- Playing as a team relieves stress and fosters bonding among peersÂ
- Vigorous exercise releases feel-good endorphins in the bodyÂ
Teamwork
- Sports can help children build stronger relationships through teamworkÂ
- Team sports activities can encourage initiative and responsibilityÂ
- Learning to manage themselves and respect others while having to think fast can make children more resilientÂ
Confidence
- Sports can make children more confident and happyÂ
- Self-confidence has a significant role in the development of high school students fundamental traitsÂ
Academic performanceÂ
- Research has shown that students who participate in sports activities in schools tend to perform better academically
- This is likely due to several factors, including improved concentration, increased motivation, and better time management skill
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