Types of sport
The Sport Etude programme is open to all sports and welcomes sportspeople who wish to practice their passion with the help of a flexible timetable and a supportive teaching team. Every athlete has the choice to participate.
Sports at St. George's
Sport is a key element in the daily lives of all pupils who attend St. George's. While engaging in both the Physical Education curriculum and extra-curricular sports clubs, pupils develop a sense of togetherness which positively affects all aspects of school life. All pupils are encouraged to discover their personal interests through a wide variety of sports and activities on offer, with many opting to represent the school in the competitive sports teams. Unique to St. George's is the winter Physical Education curriculum between January and March, where all pupils learn how to ski or snowboard at different resorts across Switzerland.
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IGCSE Physical Education
At St George’s we believe that teaching our pupils about how to live a healthy and active lifestyle is very important. For that reason, we have chosen to offer the IGCSE PE program in Years 10 and 11. The syllabus provides learners with an opportunity to study both the practical and theoretical aspects of physical education. It is designed to encourage enjoyment in physical activity by providing learners with an opportunity to take part in a range of physical activities and develop an appreciation for effective and safe physical performance. This helps learners to gain a sound understanding of the principles, practices and training that underpin improved performance, better health, and well-being. The physical component and the academic component each make up 50% of the overall mark.
Sport Études
Passion and Commitment
At St. George’s, we recognise and support the commitment required from pupils who practise high-level sports. Sport Études is a bespoke programme for pupils who demonstrate passion and commitment to a sporting activity. It provides a balanced structure between the development of physical talents and academic life.
The objective of our new Sport Études project is to accommodate our elite sports pupils who have shown interest, commitment, and talents in their favourite sports outside school by offering them an adapted academic programme. This programme allows them to maintain robust academic standards while creating “time zones” when pupils can concentrate on their sport on and off the school premises.
Open to Middle School and Senior School pupils.
A robust and bilingual academic education
Preparation for entrance in Swiss and international universities
A flexible and adapted timetable
A partnership with recognised professionals
A programme of nutrition, mental coaching and physical preparation
Constant contact and follow-up
Partners Sport Etudes
Tennis
Yannick Fattebert is a former professional tennis player and former coach of Stan Wawrinka with whom he won 6 titles. Yannick is co-founder of Sport Spirit.
Golf
Christophe Bovet is a former professional golf player. Christophe is now Regional Coach at the organisation.
Ski
Marc-Henri Duc is Director of the Villars Ski School and Swiss Snowsports.
Physical preparation
Billy Karageorgakis is co-director of the Puidoux Athletic Performance Centre and coach of the men's national golf team.
Mental preparation
Leila Ungun is co-director of the Puidoux athletic performance centre. Leila is also Captain of the Women's National Golf Cadres.
Sport Etudes Preparation Programme
Physical preparation sessions are organised every week either in Puidoux at our partner Golf-Fit or at the school under the guidance of Mr Médard, our Sports Tutor. These sessions can be global and/or specific to each sport and each athlete. Nutrition and mental coaching sessions are also proposed to prepare pupils for a better management of their competitions. These sports training sessions are completed by cryotherapy sessions.
From our Sport Etudes Pupils
I’m Chris and I am 14. I’m part of the Sport Études program in Year 10 and I’ve been at St. George's for 2 years. I come from Australia, and oddly enough, I play ice hockey. I play in defence for HC Valais-Chablais where I train 3-4 times a week with extra games. Sport Études surrounds me with other motivated athletes and offers many opportunities to enhance my skills as much as I can. Flexible timetables and academic support allow me to remain focused on my schoolwork while continuing to play the sports I love. I hope to keep playing ice hockey in the future with the help of Sport Études.
My name is Maria. I am 13 and I come from Russia. I am in Year 8, and it is my fourth year in St George’s. I play tennis in Sport Études, and I am part of club Veveysan in St Legier. I play at least 5 times a week, compete nearly every single week, and I am an R4. I joined Sport Etudes because I wanted to have more training sessions which are only possible during school time. I really like the programme because of the chances I get to train more, and because I really like the fitness sessions!
Hi, my name is Jonathan and I come from Denmark. I am 12 years old, and I am in Year 8. This is my 9th year at St. George’s. I ski and play golf. I am part of the golf club Montreux and golf club Verbier. In the summer, I train for 10 hours a week for golf tournaments. I am also part of the ski team Phillipe Roux, in Verbier, and in the Winter, I have ski training for 9 hours a week. As well as that, I compete in a local ski race every Saturday. I have also competed in the Danish skiing championships in 2019, where I got two 6th place awards and a 4th place award. I really like Sport Études because of the fitness sessions and the good advice from the golf and ski pros. I also like the special Sport Études PE kit.
Meet the team
Mr Chapuis, Vice Principal
Mr Chapuis is responsible for the Sport Studies Section at the school, partnerships, internal logistics and registration. He is also the Vice Principal. Mr Chapuis is a trail runner and marathon runner.
Mr. Gillan, Academic Tutor Sport Etudes
Mr Gillan monitors the pupils on a daily basis and follows up with the teachers. He oversees the academic development of the pupils and their well-being at the school. Mike is an ultra-distance runner (Berlin 160km, Atacama Desert) and "Iron Man".
Mrs. Kling, Vice Principal
Mrs Kling is the Head of the Learning Centre. Mrs Kling provides organisational and pedagogical support to Sport Etudes pupils who wish to partake in the programme.
Mrs. Haesler, University Counsellor
Mrs Haesler provides support and guidance for pupils in their research and pursuit of higher education, particularly in American and British universities.
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