Absences for sporting reasons (ARS) are one of the specific features of Sportlycée. All ARS (competitions and courses) during the school term are coordinated by the lycée, in close consultation with the sports federation and the parents. The federations provide the ARS department with their sports programme and any foreseeable absences. However, this privilege, which presupposes greater organisation and autonomy on the part of the pupil, is linked to the condition of good behaviour and academic commitment.
The involvement of student athletes in sporting competitions and their preparation regularly involve absence from school. The Absence for Sport Service (ARS) offers to take charge of the pupil concerned.
The ARS service
promotes communication between the teaching staff, the federation and the pupil ;
monitors and supports the pupil before, during and after his/her absence;
coordinates the pupil's educational support;
organises remedial lessons where necessary;
organises classwork to be postponed.
Return to sports
Sportlycée physiotherapists work in close collaboration with doctors, coaches and physical education and sports teachers to provide care for students.
In the event of injury or pain, this service provides
coordinating care ;
maintaining physical fitness ;
rehabilitation of injured athletes.
Re-athletisation of recovering athletes aims to
gradual reintegration into specific training;
a return to competition with an optimum reduction in the risk of recurrence.
Individualised preventive programmes are set up where necessary. These aim to
working on athletes' muscular weaknesses and deficits ;
reducing the risk of injury
improving performance
Mental preparation
The sports psychologist at Sportlycée offers mental preparation, providing individual consultations, workshops with classes and team sessions.
The mental coach at Sportlycée organises the following activities:
helping athletes to better manage the mental challenges associated with sport;
teach athletes mental techniques and strategies aimed at improving sporting performance;
show athletes how to better manage stress and pressure in their sport and in their dual careers;
assist athletes, coaches and parents in conflict situations;
diagnose and improve athletes' mental skills;
advising coaches on stress management, communication with athletes, team-building strategies and integrating the mental aspect into training;
organise information and awareness-raising sessions on mental health in sport.
Sports testing
Sports testing aims to improve the student's sporting performance. Assessment of sporting performance and testing of physical ability progress are carried out using specific sports tests and anthropometric measurements.
Detailed reports can be drawn up on the basis of the tests, together with recommendations for training and the establishment of individual programmes. Sports tests can be carried out at the request of federal coaches.
School and career guidance
At Sportlycée, school and career guidance for student athletes is backed up by with support for their sporting career.
School guidance
School guidance is based on the following pillars:
interest tests ;
workshop courses at the CNFPC ;
company visits ;
work placements;
presentations by sections and professions
visits to the Student Fair ;
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Career guidance
Sportlycée benefits from a partnership with LIHPS to assist student athletes in their dual career path. Together, they implement a support programme for talented athletes, which aims to develop the skills and aptitudes essential for a successful dual career, through a series of training courses, support measures and consultations.
Boarding school
The Sportlycée boarding school welcomes students to the INS site. The boarding school has 50 places, divided into single and double rooms with en-suite facilities. It is managed by a team of educators who remain in close contact with the boarders' family, school and sporting environment.
The boarding school staff are responsible for
school and extra-curricular support (reception, coordination, independent and assisted study, etc.) ;
transport to training sessions and sporting and medical appointments;
educational, cultural, culinary and sporting activities;
excursions.
Medical monitoring
A medical service, made up of doctors specialising in sports medicine and two nurses, is available to student athletes on the INS site.
The medical service is responsible for
carry out regular preventive medical examinations ;
looking after student athletes in the event of injury;
working in collaboration with the CHL Eich Sports Clinic.
Medical consultations are adapted to the age of the student and to the sport being played. They take place on admission to the Sportlycée and at the age of 14, 16 and 18. A detailed report and any recommendations are given to the student's parents.
This service is provided under an agreement signed with the Clinique du Sport - CHL Eich.
Nutrition
A healthy, balanced diet is essential for the well-being and performance of student athletes. The Sportlycée dietician offers individual consultations to students and nutritional education sessions to classes and federations.
On the basis of their dietary assessment, students can be given a personalised eating plan based on their sporting objectives.
Tutoring
Each Sportlycée student-athlete has a dedicated tutor, who acts as a contact person and a person of trust.
The tutor undertakes to
inform the student-athlete about the specific services offered by Sportlycée ;
understand any concerns the student-athlete may have and help them find solutions;
support the student athlete in managing and developing his/her dual career;
encourage the student athlete to organise his/her time management;
keep abreast of the student athlete's academic results and sporting performance and report any problems to the relevant authorities;
monitor the student-athlete's weekly workload;
encourage good communication between the Sportlycée teachers and the federal coaches.
