Core Values Sportsmanship Assembly

Inspire your students to be great players and even better people with this dynamic and comprehensive assembly on the core value of Sportsmanship. This ready-to-use PowerPoint uses powerful real-life examples, relatable scenarios, and interactive questions to teach children the importance of fairness, respect, and kindness, both on and off the field.

This is an essential resource for PE and PSHE lessons, promoting your school’s values, and fostering a positive, fair-play culture in the classroom and on the playground.

What’s Included?

This assembly is packed with engaging content to bring the concept of sportsmanship to life. It includes:

What is Sportsmanship?: An engaging video link of a famous sporting moment, followed by a clear, child-friendly definition.

Relatable Scenarios: A series of “What does sportsmanship look like?” slides with everyday examples, such as congratulating an opponent, encouraging a teammate, and respecting the referee. Each slide includes a discussion prompt.

Famous Moments of Sportsmanship: A powerful and inspiring section showcasing five iconic, real-life examples of incredible sportsmanship from history, including Jesse Owens, Derek Redmond, and Andrew Flintoff.

Sportsmanship Beyond Sports: A crucial section that applies the principles of sportsmanship to the classroom, friendships, and home life. This is reinforced with a dedicated slide on “Sportsmanship In Our Playground.”

Practical Guidance: Clear, bulleted lists on “Ways To Show Sportsmanship” and how to handle “Responding to Defeat” with grace and resilience.

Weekly Challenge: A three-part “Sportsmanship Challenge” that encourages students to be a “Positive Player,” a “Respectful Responder,” and a “Helping Hand.”

Reflection and Prayer: The assembly concludes with thoughtful reflection questions and a simple, meaningful prayer about fairness and kindness.

Why Choose This Resource?

No Prep Needed: A complete, ready-to-deliver assembly that will save you valuable time.

Inspiring Real-Life Examples: The “Famous Moments” section provides powerful role models and memorable stories that will stick with students.

SEN-Friendly: Features clear Widgit/PCS-style symbols on key slides to support understanding for all learners.

Practical and Relevant: Explicitly links the value to everyday situations in the playground and classroom.

Builds Character and Resilience: Teaches students vital life skills, including how to win with humility and lose with dignity.

Strong PSHE Links: Directly supports teaching on respect, fairness, empathy, and managing emotions.

Create a generation of respectful and resilient individuals. Download this assembly today to deliver a memorable and impactful lesson on what it truly means to be a good sport.