Question 1

What is a Gold Scheme School Visit?

Accepted Answer

Organise a visit from 2 Olympic, Paralympic, or Team GB athlete to your school. The athlete will stay for a full school day, and deliver inspirational assembly style presentations aimed top wow the students. The athletes will also deliver up to 16 fun & enjoyable PE lessons with different groups of children throughout the day.  Athletes In Schools believe that all children are talented and should be given the opportunity to enjoy sport! This is why we have created  fun & enjoyable PE lessons, in an environment that a child can truly be inspired by our team of Olympic, Paralympic, & Team GB athletes. Together we can inspire a generation of champions.

Question 2

What is covered in a Gold Scheme School Visit?

Accepted Answer

During a visit the Olympic, paralympic, or team GB athlete will deliver presentations and PE lessons that can cover a range of different topics. Presentation topics include: The History of the Olympic Games The Science of Sprinting presentation The Sports Drink Challenge Healthy Eating, Diet & Nutrition Positivity & Happiness Disability Awareness How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle Benefits of Exercise Drug Awareness Anti Bullying Anti Racism   Olympic / Paralympic Sports Coaching Sports Coaching can include: Olympic style warm ups Speed, agility and reaction drills Blocks and sprint starts Sprint relays and baton changes The Endurance Challenge Competitive relay races Hurdle technique work & practice Shot, discus & javelin training High jump technique work & practice Learning the Fosbury flop Long jump & triple jump training Learning how to leg shoot Sports day   We also provide virtual coaching for sport specific activities such as Tennis, Badminton, Football, Rugby, Cricket, Swimming, Cycling, Weightlifting, American Football, Basketball & Triathlon.

Question 3

How to organise a visits?

Accepted Answer

Organising a visit it easy. It only takes a few simple steps, and Athletes In Schools will do the rest!   Step 1 Talk to our team. Tell us what you are thinking and we will recommend a scheme that fits your needs.   Step 2 Select the Olympic, Paralympic, or Team GB athlete.   Step 3 Lets organise the timetable for the event. And make sure it suits the schools and parents.   Step 4 Announce the event within your community.    Step 5 Let Athletes In School deliver the event to the highest standards, and inspire your students.

Question 4

How flexible is a Visit?

Accepted Answer

We are very flexible. Tell us what you are looking for and we will create a package around your requirements.

Question 5

What is the difference in the schemes?

Accepted Answer

Bronze Scheme   Organise a visit from 1 Olympic, Paralympic, or Team GB athlete to your school. The athlete can stay for half a school day, or a full school day; and deliver an inspirational assembly style presentation aimed top wow the students. The athlete will also deliver up to 8 fun & enjoyable PE lessons with different groups of children throughout the day.   Silver Scheme   Organise a visit from 2 Olympic, Paralympic, or Team GB athletes to your school. The athletes will stay for half a school day, and deliver inspirational assembly style presentations aimed top wow the students. The athletes will also deliver up to 8 fun & enjoyable PE lessons with different groups of children throughout the day.    Gold Scheme   Organise a visit from 2 Olympic, Paralympic, or Team GB athlete to your school. The athlete will stay for a full school day, and deliver inspirational assembly style presentations aimed top wow the students. The athletes will also deliver up to 16 fun & enjoyable PE lessons with different groups of children throughout the day.

GOLD SCHEME

GOLD SCHEME

FULL DAY