Identifying a Positive Experience
Selection of young people taking part in competitions is a crucial step in the process. Find competition experiences that best suit your target group’s current levels of motivation, confidence and competence, whilst providing tailored support to prepare them for the competition they are working towards.
At BHPS, we take the following two approaches
Intra – competition taking place within school with teachers they already have a relationship with and in an environment, they are used to can help to alleviate anxieties and raise confidence.
Inter – competition with other schools can create opportunities to build on social development and bring pride in representing your school.
Recruit and communicate
We select pupils using a number of ways.
High attendance at extra-curricular clubs – we do take into consideration those pupils who are unable to attend due to other committements.
High ability or physical competence
Pupil interest
Trials
Demonstrating positive behaviour
Randomly generated selection
Targeted recruitment
Purposeful preparation
Before attending sports competition, where possible at BHPS we ensure young people have:
Connected with teammates
Are familiar with the rules
Know the format
Know who else will be there
Have been given information about the experience
Had a mock experience
Planned for different scenarios
Seen a video of the venue