The Ropes: A School-Based Physical & Emotional Development Programme

 

 

The Ropes is a structured six-week physical and emotional development programme that I deliver personally as a current professional boxing champion. Designed for students in Year 7 and onwards, the programme is suitable for mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings. Using safe, non-contact boxing-based training, the programme supports students’ wellbeing, confidence, and personal development.

 

 

1. Programme Purpose:

 

The Ropes harnesses the physical and psychological benefits of boxing training to develop essential life skills, including discipline, resilience, focus, and self-belief, in a positive and supportive school environment.

 

 

2. Key Benefits:

 

  • Discipline and Focus: Students learn self-control, commitment, and respect for structure through a professional training framework that encourages consistency and goal-setting.

 

  • Positive Physical and Emotional Outlet: Sessions provide a constructive outlet for energy and emotions, helping students manage stress, regulate behaviour, and improve emotional wellbeing through purposeful physical activity.

 

  • Confidence and Self-Belief: By achieving incremental physical and technical goals, students build confidence, resilience, and a sense of personal achievement.

 

 

3. Inclusive and Adaptable Delivery

 

The programme is carefully designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners:

  • Mainstream students benefit from improved fitness, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and exposure to a high-level work ethic.
  • SEN and inclusion students benefit from clear routines, structured instruction, consistent role-modelling from a professional athlete, and enhanced proprioception and sensory regulation through rhythm-based movement.

 

 

4. Safety and Structure

 

  • Duration: Six weeks
  • Age Range: Year 7 onwards 
  • Location: Delivered on-site in schools
  • Activities: Non-contact only, including footwork, shadow boxing, pad work, and conditioning
  • Focus: Student safety, engagement, and measurable progress

 

 

5. Curriculum & Pastoral Fit

 

The Ropes can be delivered as part of PE lessons, pastoral support programmes, alternative provision, behaviour intervention strategies, or enrichment activities, aligning with schools’ wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development priorities.

 

 

 

Enquire now

 

I'd be delighted to arrange a brief call to discuss how 'The Ropes' can be integrated into your school's pastoral care, PE curriculum, or alternative provision strategy to support the holistic development of your students.