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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. Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics. Enhancing flexibility can help children become better football players.

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

2016) when coaching emphasis and the participation environment is not aligned with those seeking a more participatory orientated sport context, which I call the three F's - fun, friends and fitness. Flexible 'pay as you play' options are often not available. At this stage, the first migration away from sport occurs (Agnew et al.,

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Rainy Day PE Lessons: Teaching PE in Wet Weather in a Primary School

The PE Hub

Rainy Day PE: As a primary school teacher, you may be no stranger to wet weather causing havoc during the school day! However, with some creativity and flexibility, you can still give the children high-quality PE, even with limited space.

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Golfway – Creating Golfers of the Future

The PE Hub

To help schools gain access to the world of golf, the Golf Foundation developed Tri-Golf to help bring golf to as many schools as possible. Tri-Golf is an official alternative version of golf created for primary school children. A generally safe low impact sport that still promotes activity and fitness.