THEORY AND PRACTICE

Kingswood’s approach to sport is in line with the College’s central belief that education is concerned with the holistic development of each individual. We believe that every pupil has the capacity to achieve something worthwhile and the ability to excel in some aspect of sporting endeavour, be it from provincial or national representation to the achievement of a personal goal. One of the main objectives of the sports programme, therefore, is to identify and develop skill in every pupil, while ensuring that they understand the health and social benefits that accrue through participation in physical activities. Emphasis is also laid on the correlation between sport and other areas of the pupil’s life where team spirit, cooperation, effective communication and positive mental mindsets are important. We encourage competition and organise regular sporting fixtures against other schools.
 

Pupils are expected to participate in sport. Under certain circumstances staff may request that particular pupils choose sports other than the official choice and often a specially gifted pupil might join a club in Grahamstown to further his or her potential in a particular sport.

 

 

Kingswood is fortunate in that it offers weights training which is used not only to enhance the pupil’s physical development, but also for rehabilitation after injuries and for identifying, through baseline testing, specific areas that may require special attention.

Our Sports Director, along with outstanding coaches and committed sportsmen and women create teams of character and strength. A high percentage of Kingswood pupils and Old Kingswoodians achieve Provincial and National representation.

VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES

We believe that all pupils have the ability to derive enjoyment, success and personal satisfaction from the challenge of sport and we provide the facilities and dedicated coaching to make this possible for all of them.

TEAM SPORT

Kingswood promotes the traditional team sports such as cricket, rugby, athletics, tennis, hockey, swimming, water-polo, netball and basketball.
In the coaching of team sports, Kingswood promotes the attributes of self-control and discipline, courage, tenacity and sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on integrity and good conduct on the field of play.

INDIVIDUAL SPORT

Apart from team sports Kingswood also promotes those sports which place emphasis on self-reliance and personal flair. We acknowledge that many pupils prefer to play both team and individual sports while there are those who prefer only the individual sports. Rock-climbing, sailing, windsurfing, squash, golf and athletics allow pupils to develop their individual talents.