The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to building a brighter future for young people. We are passionate about helping all young people achieve their full potential by delivering high quality physical education (PE) and sport opportunities. Through 20 years of experience, we have developed a unique way of maximising the power of sport to grow young people, schools and communities. We believe in the power of sport to change young people's lives for the better. Our programmes focus on using sport as a vehicle to improve young people's: Wellbeing: Our work develops children's fundamental movement skills, equipping them with the confidence, competence and enjoymen... read more The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity devoted to building a brighter future for young people. We are passionate about helping all young people achieve their full potential by delivering high quality physical education (PE) and sport opportunities. Through 20 years of experience, we have developed a unique way of maximising the power of sport to grow young people, schools and communities. We believe in the power of sport to change young people's lives for the better. Our programmes focus on using sport as a vehicle to improve young people's: Wellbeing: Our work develops children's fundamental movement skills, equipping them with the confidence, competence and enjoyment of sport needed for a lifetime of activity, as well as good physical and emotional health. Leadership: Our work supports the personal development of young people and their progress at school, as well as preparing them for the challenges of life ahead. We support young people to develop a range of positive character qualities, such as: creativity, aspiration, resilience and empathy. Achievement: PE and sport delivered well is proven to impact positively on attainment and academic achievement. It can engage young people in learning and support the development of skills needed for success in the classroom, including: communication, teamwork and self-management.
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By Helen Vost | Managing Director
Enthusiasm continues to grow for the physical education and sport programme introduced by Youth Sport Trust International to schools in Karachi. What began as a pilot funded by the Rangoonwala... Read the full report ›By Helen Vost | Managing Director
The Alsama cricket proogramme in Beirut, Lebanon is gaining momentum, giving hundreds of young Syrian refugees living in camps the opportunity to experience regular coaching sessions and take part in... Read the full report ›By Helen Vost | Managing Director
Over 36,000 children in Karachi, Pakistan are now receiving weekly Physical Education lessons as a result of the PE and sport programme – Youth Empowerment Through Sport (YETS) -... Read the full report ›
