Sporting values are at the heart of a new programme launched by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) today as Get Set for the Spirit of Sport aims to encourage 10 to 14 year olds to make the right decisions on and off the field of play.
In partnership with the British Olympic Association (BOA) and British Paralympic Association (BPA), Get Set for the Spirit of Sport provides primary and secondary schools with free resources which support the aims and objectives of the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code and UKAD’s 100% me anti-doping education programme.
Central to the programme are the Olympic and Paralympic values of respect, friendship, excellence, inspiration, courage, equality and determination.
By exploring these values, young people will be encouraged to examine their decisions and look at how healthy living and active lifestyles impact health and wellbeing, the social benefits of sport, and how they can carry these values into other aspects of their lives.
Get Set for the Spirit of Sport contains a mixture of open-ended, differentiated and exciting classroom based activities and practical activity ideas for three different age groups of young people aged between 10 and 14. Each age category contains a series of six lessons, with additional activity sheets for those who cannot take part in physical activities.
Engaging case studies support lesson activities and will challenge young people to consider their behaviour, and the behaviour of others.
Minister for Sport, Tracey Crouch said:
"It's essential our star athletes of tomorrow are educated on the dangers of doping and the value of clean sport.
“Get Set for the Spirit of Sport is a great way for young people to understand the importance of competing on a level playing field and I would encourage schools across the country to get involved."
UKAD Chief Executive Nicole Sapstead said:
“Get Set for the Spirit of Sport is a really exciting initiative for UKAD. For the first time we are bringing vital anti-doping education into the school environment, which is critical if we are to continue to protect clean sport.
“Using sporting values to teach children how to make the right choices in life is integral to our work. UKAD’s role is first and foremost to prevent doping; it is about stopping the problem at source rather than just simply focusing on the end user. If we can help just one child make the right choice then we are winning the fight against doping.”
To find out more about Get Set for the Spirit of Sport visit http://www.ukad.org.uk/partners/getset