03/01/2013
Most extra-curricular activities are physically active, getting the student out from behind their desk and making them try new things. Physical activity is extremely important for general health whilst ensuring that students are exposed to practical tasks, not just what is taught in class.1 Sports clubs and teams give students the opportunity to do physical exercise in an enjoyable environment whilst activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh award teach skills such as map reading and organisation of a group. The outcome of giving the extra-curriculum the same status as the curriculum will therefore be well balanced individuals. Schools have a pastoral duty to consider the well-being of their pupils which includes physical health and practical abilities.
