Tanglin Lions IMPACT Programme
The beginning of the academic year marked the launch of our IMPACT programme, a targeted approach to education and support for students in our sports performance squads, as well as those competing at a high
ational level in their sport. Throughout the programme, we have been able to give students opportunities within the school day to access individual support and facilities.
IMPACT students have additional access to the athletic development gym during CCAs and sport mornings where they can work on a specific programme. They also have access to our physio triage ‘drop-in’, which runs every Monday, should they need to ask our in-house physios about an injury. We also implemented a new breakfast initiative for our senior athletes who participate in morning training. Students can now register in advance and, for a nominal fee, enjoy a nutritious breakfast designed to aid in their post-training recovery and provide essential fuel for the day ahead.
This allows them to optimise their school day and avoid scheduling extra sessions before or after school, which would otherwise add to their already demanding training schedule. Tennis student-athlete Eduardo is one of the students who benefitted. He said, “I have been able to use my sport morning to work on my strength training in the AD (Athletic Development) gym. This has been beneficial, as I needed a period to build my strength and mobility, particularly after injuring my back. I am now back to full fitness and looking to compete on the ITF Junior Tour”.
Physiotherapy services
We have also welcomed Bevan and Vanessa from Singapore Physio to run our in-house physiotherapy clinic. Aside from providing 1-1 physiotherapy services to our students, they have assisted with injury reporting, functional screening and have been a great contact point for parents who may face tough decisions regarding injuries and potential surgery or rehab options.
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