SEL Skills + 21st Century Competencies

Sports programmes that build character, leadership, and future-ready learners

Figure 1. Our programme design pathway: Values → SEL → 21st Century Competencies → Student Outcomes.

(Also refer to: MOE 21st Century Competencies and Desired Outcomes)

What We Deliver

We partner with schools to deliver safe, high-energy sports and enrichment programmes that intentionally develop core values, social-emotional competencies, and 21st century competencies. Students do not just play a game; they grow into confident persons, self-directed learners, active contributors, and concerned citizens.

Sports enrichment and CCA support (Primary, Secondary, Post-Secondary)

Leadership-through-sport modules (captaincy, teamwork, communication, service leadership)

SEL-infused sports programmes (self-management, relationships, responsible decisions)

Camps and intensives (team bonding, resilience, challenge-based learning)

Teacher support (session plans, safety controls, optional simple reporting rubrics)

Our Framework: Values at the Core

Our curriculum design follows a clear principle: values shape character; SEL skills shape behaviour under pressure; 21st century competencies shape learning and teamwork; student outcomes are the visible result in school and life.

Figure 2. 21st Century Competencies and Student Outcomes framework (reference image).

Core Values (How Students Experience Them in Sport)

We coach values as behaviours - not slogans. Students practise them in real moments under real pressure.

Respect

Sportsmanship, listening, inclusive play, and self-respect under challenge.

Responsibility

Turning up prepared, owning roles, and keeping promises to the team.

Resilience

Bouncing back after mistakes, staying calm, and trying again with a plan.

Integrity

Fair play, honest calls, and doing right when no one is watching.

Care

Encouragement, helping teammates improve, and kind competition.

Harmony

Working with different personalities, resolving conflict, and building team unity.

Social-Emotional Competencies (Built Every Session)

Self-Awareness: Recognising emotions, strengths, triggers, and growth goals.

Self-Management: Focus, impulse control, confidence routines, and handling pressure.

Social Awareness: Empathy, inclusive teamwork, and awareness of others.

Relationship Management: Communication, conflict repair, and trust-building.

Responsible Decision-Making: Risk judgement, fair choices, and team-first thinking.

Emerging 21st Century Competencies (Built Through Play and Reflection)

Critical, Adaptive and Inventive Thinking: Problem-solving, tactics, creativity under constraints.

Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills: Clear calls, feedback, coordination, learning from simple data when relevant.

Civic, Global and Cross-Cultural Literacy: Respect across backgrounds, shared rules, community-minded conduct.

Leadership, Integrated (Not a One-Off Talk)

Leadership is woven into how we run sport: students practise self-leadership first, then team leadership, then service leadership (leading for the good of others).

Micro-leadership roles

captain, co-captain, safety lead, encourager, strategist, equipment lead

Communication drills

clear calls, calm tone, concise instructions, active listening

Decision moments

fair play, conflict resolution, risk management, 'what is best for the team?'

Reflection

short guided debriefs ('What happened? So what? Now what?')

Outcomes by Key Stage (How Growth Looks Over Time)

We adapt activities and expectations to the students' stage so outcomes are realistic, observable, and developmental.

Primary School

• Build confidence to try, make mistakes, and try again.
• Practise teamwork basics: sharing, cooperating, caring.
• Learn right vs wrong through sport scenarios (fairness, honesty, respect).
• Grow healthy habits and love for movement.

Secondary School

• Strengthen resilience and adaptability under pressure.
• Develop empathy, leadership voice, and stronger collaboration.
• Improve critical thinking: tactics, strategy, reflection, learning ownership.
• Build identity: values-based choices and personal standards.

Post-Secondary

• Practise moral courage and principled leadership.
• Collaborate across differences and take social responsibility.
• Communicate persuasively and act purposefully toward excellence.
• Maintain lifelong health habits and positive influence on others.

Programme Menu (Examples)

Schools can choose a single module, a term programme, or a full-year progression plan.

Teamwork and Communication Through Sport (games + structured reflection)

Resilience Under Pressure (mistake recovery, composure, restart routines)

Captaincy and Peer Leadership (role rotation, leading warm-ups, peer coaching)

Conflict-to-Confidence (sports conflicts, repair language, harmony building)

Decision-Making and Integrity (fair play, risk judgement, ethical moments)

Sports Camp / Bonding Camp (multi-activity, challenge, leadership circuits)

How We Run Sessions (Simple, Structured, Effective)

1. Prime

Goal of the day + one value/SEL focus.

2. Play

High reps, small-sided games, clear roles.

3. Coach Moments

Real-time feedback tied to values and SEL skills.

4. Reflect

Short guided debrief + personal action step.

5. Transfer

Where else can you use this skill? (class, home, friendships, CCA).

Safety, Professional Standards, and Child Safeguarding

Age-appropriate session design and equipment controls.

Clear behaviour expectations and positive discipline approach.

Risk-managed activities (warm-ups, progressions, safe spacing).

Coach-to-student ratio planning (school-dependent).

Incident reporting discipline and transparent communication.

We take safety seriously because safety is leadership.

For Schools

If you want a programme provider that supports your school's character, wellbeing, and student development goals, we will propose a plan that fits your timetable, student profile, and budget.

Delivery formats: assembly workshop, class-based module, CCA, camp, enrichment series

Customisation: values focus, behaviour focus, team culture focus, leadership focus

Optional reporting: simple rubrics and short reflections if requested

Next step: Contact us for a proposal

For Instructors

We are building a high-trust network of coaches and facilitators who can deliver great sessions and model strong character. If you care about sport and student growth, we would like to hear from you.

Who We're Looking For

• Sports coaches (team sports, individual sports, fitness, movement skills)
• Outdoor educators / camp facilitators
• Facilitators with SEL, leadership, or youth development experience

What You'll Get

• Paid assignments (part-time / freelance)
• Clear session structures, activity banks, and coaching cues
• A values-led culture: professionalism, safety, and respect
• Opportunities to grow into senior coach / lead facilitator roles

Minimum Expectations

• Safe session management, punctuality, and clear communication
• Positive behaviour management and child-appropriate coaching
• Willingness to learn our values/SEL/leadership delivery approach

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools: Can you align to our school focus (values/discipline/leadership)?

Yes. Share your priorities and student profile, and we will tailor outcomes and activities.

Schools: Do you do one-off sessions or long-term programmes?

Both. Many schools start with a pilot and scale into a term or full-year progression.

Instructors: Is this full-time?

Assignments are typically part-time/freelance. Strong instructors may receive regular weekly bookings.

Instructors: Do I need experience teaching kids?

It is strongly preferred. If you are new, we may start you with shadowing or smaller groups.

Note: Ministry of Sports is an independent programme provider. References to educational frameworks are used to explain alignment with student development goals. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency unless explicitly stated.