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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. And as we mentioned in our first point, flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance are all developed through gymnastics lessons, making the sport an ideal fit for the national curriculum.

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Fortune & Coates Sponsors Inspiring Gold Medal-Winning Gymnast Visit to Local Primary School

Sports for Schools

On Wednesday, November 15th, Great Athletes visited Milwards Primary School for an inspiring event with Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast Steve Frew. The day kicked off with a fun-filled fitness circuit, engaging students from Reception to Year 6.

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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. At this stage, the first migration away from sport occurs (Agnew et al., 2006; Little, 2018; Stenner et al.,

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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

Yet the fittest five children in a year 6 class today are less fit than the least fit were 20 years ago. Participating in sports has long been on the school curriculum; teachers have long been of the opinion that there are many benefits to taking part in sporting activities, team sports in particular.

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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. Our expert coaches get your school Games ready with clear benefits for a range of stakeholders.

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New qualification: 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport?

Aspire-Ed

Whether you’re a PE lead, primary school teacher or sports coach, you’re often pupils’ first sporting role model. Research shows that you shape pupils’ overall perceptions of PE – so developing caring, motivational coaching skills can make a measurable difference. Fancy a taster?

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Reigniting the Love for Movement: PE at St. Francis’s School, Australia

Gopher Sport

Reigniting the Desire for Movement One of the biggest challenges Simon faces in his role is reengaging students who have lost their motivation to be physically active. PE is taught three times a week, with additional recreational sessions twice a week, allowing students regular opportunities to engage in physical activity.