Sports is as important as academics in British-style education, and plays a significant role in the development of students. The essence of sports is character education, a crucial part to achieve holistic education.
Equestrian and Golf are two characteristic elite sports at Lucton School Chongqing, aiming to cultivate students' spiritual outlook, competitive skills, and global perspectives. Skiing course is also added this term, allowing students to experience the speed and excitement without the restrictions of weather or environment.
Lucton School Chongqing has its own equestrian centre with broad space and well-equipped common rooms. During the course, each student will have one horse and be assigned to one coach. Students will start to build connections with horses, and develop strong bodies and spirit, overcome fear, and improve leadership.
Walking across the grassland with breeze, the 18 different holes of golf is quite a challenge. Students will need to deal with the difficulties they encounter independently, and figure out a solution after careful consideration. Besides the techniques, students will also learn the social manner of golf. During the course, the polite and humble demeanor will be developed.
Skiiing requires the engagement of the whole body. It not only increases cardiorespiratory fitness, but also builds core muscles, a sense of balance, co-ordination and personal reflexes. Students are trained to find balance so that they can make beautiful movements. This kind of balance enhancement cannot be obtained from running or playing football. The ability of coordination is closely related to the ability of balance. Only by fully coordinating every part of the body can we achieve the best performance in skiing.
At Lucton School Chongqing, abundant choices of sports are available to students. Besides elite sports, dozens of sports such as basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, yoga, gym, cross-country race, hiking, skateboarding etc., are offered to meet the requirements and interests of students.
Lucton School Chongqing aims to develop the independence and perseverance of students, allowing them to discover their own aspirations and to strive for their future, and to become individuals with strong bodies, fearlessness and curiosity. And that is the essence of British-style education.
