PE Curriculum - Sport Science

We asked a few students for their feedback on our Sports Science lessons, here are their reports:

Sports science was a very enjoyable lesson this term. We learnt all about the components to what makes someone a better athlete. This included: diet, learning your limits when engaging in a specific sporting practice, how to treat injuries, the importance of a good night’s rest and how to take proper breaks so your body does not have to reach the point where it feels overwhelmed etc.

On Sunday we had our Christmas pudding races to celebrate the festive season with all our rowers. Due to the weather the races took place on land and involved running and exercises in mixed year group teams.

Despite the rain and wind, the rowers all showed up with great Christmas spirit and sprinted fast to try and win the races. Each team showed amazing enthusiasm and determination. The coaches even dressed up in an array of Christmas costumes!

On Saturday, our J14 rowers raced at Dorney Lake against Surbiton High School, Lady Eleanor Holles School and St George’s College. They competed in two 1500m long races and WHS came away with some amazing results!

Most notably, all our Wimbledon rowers came away with a medal, which is wonderful! One of our quads was also the fastest boat of the day, even beating all the Octo’s times. This is an amazing achievement.

We are so pleased to share the experience of Imi during her England Hockey trials, please see her report below:

My process started over the summer when I was selected for the Talent Academy festival in Nottingham, representing Wimbledon Hockey Club. This was a four-day tournament where we played other Talent Academies around the country and from there, I was selected for an England trial.

In September 2024 I had my first trial which was a two-day camp which included hockey, strength and conditioning sessions, running tests and a talk from Lucy Wood (former England and GB player).

I am pleased to confirm that our cross-country teams have delivered outstanding performances at several key events throughout the year.

At the Merton Event, we had 33 students participating, with impressive results including: