Strength & Conditioning

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (S&C)

The S&C programme was introduced to St Dunstan’s this academic year with the aim of improving wellbeing and performance. The programme has received an amazing uptake across all year groups despite the restrictions on sports participation and periods of remote learning. In fact, the remote leaning period was a great opportunity for full participation from Year 7 – Year 11 in the programme. This was delivered during their PE lessons and focused on fundamental movement skills, up-to-date training practices and wellbeing.

Regarding performance, we have seen great improvements in levels of strength, range of motion, coordination and general physical preparedness of our high performing students. The standouts this year come from our Year 10 and Year 11 performance teams. Both have progressed considerably since the start of the year, which is a testament to their hard work and graft during training. They are now comfortable moving onto more technical aspects of S&C and are developing into great young athletes. Additionally, Year 7 Scholar S&C sessions started in Trinity term, focusing on fundamental movement training. This group will be the first year group in St Dunstan’s history to progress through our Long-Term Athlete Development Pathway during their time at the College. This group has shown great commitment and always gives 100% effort. Overall, I am really impressed with the attitudes and commitment being displayed by the students across all year groups and look forward to the challenges that next year will bring.

Mr Galbraith