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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Perhaps gymnastics isn’t a sport some pupils want to pursue outside of school, leading to disengagement in lessons. They also learn to work as a team and support each other to achieve a goal.

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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

To support the planning and assessment of gymnastics in your primary school. Ryan’s experience and achievements include: Former international gymnast. Over 18 years teaching gymnastics in schools. Ryan introduces you to RB Gym & Sport, their philosophy, the aims of the course and what you’ll achieve.

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'Road 2 Paris' workshop celebrating the build-up to the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics

Aspire-Ed

BRING OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC VALUES TO LIFE We kicked off our ‘Road 2' workshops in 2012, bringing the buzz of the London Games to schools across the UK. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: Archery – Soft archery sets, achievable distances, and plenty of bullseyes!

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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

It’s how we develop important parts of our brain, and helps us achieve more in all walks of life. Sports for Schools is a social enterprise that works with top athletes from around the UK and Ireland visiting primary schools to inspire and encourage kids of all abilities, and teachers, to be more active.

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10 Lessons Young Athletes Taught Us This Year

Sports for Schools

It’s hard enough for our young athletes and sports people to perform to their country’s high expectations, let alone the world’s expectations, but to do so in the spotlight and yet not lose sight of the fact that the way they behave speaks far more than their physical achievements is just inspirational.

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10 Lessons Young Athletes Taught Us This Year

Sports for Schools

It’s hard enough for our young athletes and sports people to perform to their country’s high expectations, let alone the world’s expectations, but to do so in the spotlight and yet not lose sight of the fact that the way they behave speaks far more than their physical achievements is just inspirational. Look after your mental health.

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It is Ability, Not Disability That Counts

Sports for Schools

Commitment Every athlete will tell you about the hours and hours of training they go through daily in their quest to achieve their very best. How can we help them develop a mindset that will encourage them to overcome the setbacks and achieve no matter the challenges they will face?