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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. Explaining to pupils how gymnastics can help them develop and progress in their favourite sport can be a strong motivator. The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social.

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

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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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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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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. Offer enrichment activities for the whole school. Address elements of health and wellbeing education. Promote School Games via intra-school competition.

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

Sports for Schools

Involve them in making their packed lunches and teach them about the health benefits of the food choices they are making. 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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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Involve them in making their packed lunches and teach them about the health benefits of the food choices they are making. 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.