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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. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Which leads us on to our next point… Teaching gymnastics is in line with the national curriculum.

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See PE Classes Around the World

Heartzones

Physical Education Technology in Hong Kong See how Heart Zones’ wearable technology, or Smart PE, is spreading around the world with a glimpse into a primary school in China! The students at Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary are loving the new addition to their Physical Education program. ” Student Approved!

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National School Sports Week 2024

The PE Hub

We all know and understand the physical benefits of exercise; however, this year’s National School Sports Week 2024 also focuses on empowering young people and the all-around, positive impacts PE has on wellbeing. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, acting as natural painkillers and mood elevators.

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Physically active learning: Sharpening young minds through movement

Aspire-Ed

What if pupils could achieve higher academic attainment while ticking off their daily movement and exercise targets? Boosting results with physically active learning Physically active learning challenges traditional, desk-based teaching methods by injecting movement into lessons. With physically active learning (PAL), they can.

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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Our brains have “mirror neurones” that are never switched off that teach us to copy others – whether the good or the bad. Watch what you say: avoid using words such as ‘fat’ or ‘diet’ in front of your child; teach them about being comfortable with their bodies, especially as they grow older and their body changes shape.

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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Our brains have “mirror neurones” that are never switched off that teach us to copy others – whether the good or the bad. Watch what you say: avoid using words such as ‘fat’ or ‘diet’ in front of your child; teach them about being comfortable with their bodies, especially as they grow older and their body changes shape.

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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

Sport and physical activity programmes online, such as Joe Wicks’ ‘PE with Joe’ helped enormously in encouraging children and young people to continue with exercising. But as children and young people return to schools, colleges and universities, how can teachers and parents encourage a positive sporting environment?

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