Sports Stars

Sports Stars is a secondary school sports coaching project targeting S1 to S6 pupils. The project aims to increase fitness, improve skills, encourage teamwork and raise awareness of health and fitness issues that are relevant to the lives of young people today. At the same time, we aspire to promote leadership, build confidence and encourage our participants to fulfill their potential. Examples of project elements are detailed below; however project content can be tailored to meet the requirements of the particular client group.

"To increase the rate of improvement of the health status of people living in the most deprived communities - in order to improve their quality of life, including their employability prospects."
Closing the Opportunity Gap, Objective Five

After School Coaching Sessions
Young people have the opportunity to take part in sports including football, basketball, badminton, table tennis and swimming. Sessions normally take place within school sports halls to encourage participation and are led by National Governing Body coaches who are qualified in the various sports.

Sport Residential at The National Centre for Sport, Inverclyde
This is a five day residential trip where, during the day, the young people participate in a full programme of up to 16 different sports and outdoor activities. Each evening, participants take part in workshops covering issues such as drugs in sport, healthy eating etc.

"By 2008, ensure that children and young people who need it have an integrated package of appropriate health, care and education support."
Closing the Opportunity Gap, Target E

Community Sports Leaders Course
This is a 30 hour course to give young people aged 16+ the opportunity to become coaches themselves. Topics covered include organising and delivering sessions, safety in sport, fitness and organising sporting events. After the initial 30 hours, candidates must complete 10 voluntary hours in a sporting environment to receive their award. The award is widely recognised by further and higher educational establishments and is a great stepping-stone for young people interested in a career in the sports or health and leisure industry.

Sports Festival
This is a one day sporting event where all participants get together to compete in a multi-sports competition. This takes place towards the end of the school year, after exams and is a reward for the young peoples commitment over the year. Everyone receives a medal with the runners up and winners receiving gift vouchers for a sports shop.

Contact Information
For more information on the Sports Stars project, please contact the Project Coordinator on 01389 755122 or 0795 897 9410 or

email contracts@tullochan.co.uk.