Understanding Peak Height Velocity (PHV)
30 Jul 2026
PHV is rapid adolescent growth causing temporary pain and awkwardness. Coaches and athletes must manage loads patiently to protect developing bodies.
Energy Systems - Why training in the right zone matters
24 Jul 2026
Sports rely on three energy systems: aerobic, lactic, and alactic. Tracking heart rate alongside performance helps optimize training intensity, fitness, and recovery.
The power of consistency in swimming training
16 Jul 2026
Consistency in high school swimming builds physical fitness, mental resilience, and life skills like discipline, helping young athletes thrive both in and out of the pool.
Overload and adaptation - the basic principle of training
15 Jul 2026
Effective training requires specificity, consistency, and progressive overload. This creates fatigue, but proper recovery timing allows the body to adapt and reach supercompensation.
The value of sport psychology
18 Jun 2026
Sport psychology is vital for peak performance, helping athletes build confidence, focus, and resilience while fostering mental health, life skills, and success under pressure.
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Assumption Convent School - Academic Scholarship Application
Each year Assumption Convent School offers a limited number of Open Academic Scholarships to female students entering Grade 8. Assumption Convent School would like to offer current Grade 7 girls an opportunity to apply for this prestigious scholarship for 2027. Scholarships will be awarded to female students entering Grade 8, who excel academically. This scholarship is open to Grade 7 Assumption Convent School students as well.