Sports and Physical Education
SHAPING CHARACTER THROUGH SPORT
Shaping character through sport.
At Almada International School, Physical Education is a core part of our holistic approach to education. We believe that the body is a child’s first instrument of learning, and that movement plays a fundamental role in cognitive, emotional, and social development.
We also believe that active play is a biological necessity, not an educational luxury. For this reason, we promote an active school environment where sport and movement are part of daily life, in lessons, during break times, and across the wider school community. Our approach to Physical Education focuses on building competence and independence, as we believe that without motor competence there can be no true autonomy.
At AIS, Physical Education lays the foundations for a healthy, active lifestyle and prepares students for future academic challenges, in alignment with the international curriculum we follow.
Meet Miguel Cruz
Miguel leads the Extracurricular Activities and Physical Education departments at Almada International School. With over fifteen years of experience across all educational stages and international curricula, he is passionate about using sport and enrichment to support students’ physical, emotional and personal development.
He believes extracurricular learning plays a key role in building confidence, resilience, teamwork and well-being, while helping students discover their interests and strengths. Miguel is committed to creating meaningful experiences that inspire growth, character and a lifelong love of learning.
