Pune: After India's medal haul in the Paris Olympics this year, schools are renewing their focus on physical fitness and sports among students with options including NCC training , compulsory participation in a sport, mountaineering, trekking and wall climbing. The Orbis School, Keshavnagar, in collaboration with 3 Maharashtra Air Wing NCC has a range of planned activities. Wilson Shinde, associate NCC Officer, 3 Mah Air Sqn NCC at the school said, "Trekking expeditions to Rajgad and Sinhagad forts help students push their physical limits, develop survival skills and a profound appreciation for nature.
These excursions build resilience and adaptability, teaching them to thrive in challenging environments with a love for adventure and the outdoors." The school also emphasises on mental fitness by incorporating yoga and meditation into the training schedule. Developing a habit of prioritising fitness among students is the bedrock of creating a lifelong foundation for physical and mental health, school representatives said.
The Sanskriti School has a custom-made fitness programme from the Indian Army Institute of Physical Training. The programme focuses on improving the performance of students in strength, agility, endurance, speed, and flexibility. "We have horse riding, swimming, football, and basketball.
Participating in sports when young is strongly correlated with several beneficial outcomes in adult life. Improved teamwork, social skills, greater self-control, and a greate.