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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. The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social.

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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! With the Heart Zones Move Solution, student motivation has increased with all participants being highly engaged.

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

Gopher Sport

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. Simon Emmerson, a passionate New Zealand-born teacher who now calls Australia home, leads the PE program at STFS. STFS is a C.A.R.E.

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Mastering Behaviour Management: Empowering coaches to create a supportive environment for every pupil.

Aspire-Ed

PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills. However, children come from different backgrounds and possess varying behavioural challenges, which can pose a challenge for coaches in primary schools.

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

Social interaction (friendship), enjoyment and feeling 'competent enough' are main motivators for sport participation throughout life, regardless of age (Allender et al., With older adults, the health benefits derived from the physical and social activity of sport are important in motivating continued participation (Stenner et al.,

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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. After the session, our curriculum-focused resources carry the Games-inspired magic through History, Geography, PE, and more. Contribute towards your PE and sport premium goals.

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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

To develop your knowledge and understanding of primary gymnastics skills and progressions. To support the planning and assessment of gymnastics in your primary school. Over 18 years teaching gymnastics in schools. To increase your confidence and ability to teach and physically support gymnastics elements.