Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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.

Movement 52

Movement PE Schooling PE Teacher 52

Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Not only is physically active learning proven to facilitate learning, it also boosts physical activity and reduces sedentary time. 3 million children and young people now do less than an average of 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Physically active learning is one way of doing just that.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Primary School Schooling Movement 52

The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium? The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. How is the Primary PE and Sport Premium used?

PE 52

PE Sports Sports Sport 52

Aspire-Ed

APRIL 26, 2022

This week on the podcast we welcome two of the team from Wodensfield Primary School, Deputy Headteacher Liam Gould and PE Lead Teresa Shackleton. Liam is Deputy Headteacher of Wodensfield Primary School. Liam had great teachers, two of them being PE teachers. Who is Liam Gould? And why teaching?

Primary School 52

Primary School PE Secondary Schools PE Teacher 52

Aspire-Ed

MAY 23, 2022

And so, if there was ever a time to make sure you’re making the most of your PE and sport premium, it’s now. Get bespoke recommendations by completing the Primary School PE Scorecard. What is the Primary School PE Scorecard? Increased participation in competitive sport.

Primary School 52

Primary School PE Sports Sports 52

The PE Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

PE as a core subject. The recent Lords reports calling for PE to become a core subject giving it the same weighting as English, maths and science is something we would support, but what are the challenges? TES’s article exploring the issues around introducing more PE into primary schools raises some pertinent points.

PE 52

PE Primary School Physical Activity Teacher 52

The PE Hub

MAY 1, 2024

Educating children about the importance of physical activity and encouraging participation is absolutely crucial, as it helps to develop healthy habits that can be kept throughout a lifetime. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, acting as natural painkillers and mood elevators.

Sports 52

Sports Sports Sport Schooling 52

Aspire-Ed

APRIL 25, 2022

You have until 31 st July to publish the details of your PE and sport premium spend on your school’s website. Misuse can result in a school having to repay the premium and future payments being withheld. The profile of PE and sport is raised across the school as a tool for whole-school improvement.

PE 52

PE Sports Sports Sport 52

Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

How can you effectively evidence the use of your school’s PE and sport premium? Jim Morris, National Development Manager at the Youth Sport Trust, will be discussing this and more in his workshop at The Active Primary Schools Conference. What is The Active Primary Schools Conference?

Primary School 52

Primary School PE Physical Activity Sports 52

Aspire-Ed

MAY 31, 2022

The series 3 finale of The Primary PE Huddle is here and what a series it’s been! Series 3 has seen us welcome a whole host of experts from the field of primary education: Episode 1 : “We don’t move for functional reasons, we move for the joy of it” with Greg Dryer, co-founder and CEO of miMove.

Primary School 52

Primary School PE Teacher Coordination PE 52

Aspire-Ed

APRIL 5, 2022

This week on the podcast we’re joined by primary school PE lead John Haycock. John has been a teacher at Chilcote primary school for 11 years, both as PE and class teacher. Joining the school with a view to take over PE, John completed his NQT and became PE lead in his second year.

Primary School 40

Primary School Physical Activity PE Teacher 40

Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Dive into the world of Physical Education, School Sports, and Physical Activity (PESSPA) in primary settings and discover how it can make an invaluable impact on children's lives. He specialises in youth sports and education, providing a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. What to expect?

Sports 52

Sports Education Education Sports 52

Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As our charity partner, all profits from the conference will go to The Wilson Stuart School Fund, helping the school support all students to enjoy school and achieve their full potential. What is The Active Primary Schools Conference?

Primary School 52

Primary School Schooling Physical Activity Achievement 52

Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Over the years, Michael has gained vast experience delivering dynamic activities to people of all ages and abilities, and providing schools with solutions which ensure that teaching and learning are fully inclusive, with children receiving an enriching experience throughout their school life. Fulfil OAA of PE curriculum.

Primary School 52

Primary School Flexibility PE Physical Education 52

Aspire-Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Your pupils get stuck into inclusive sports rarely experienced at primary school age – with enthusiastic, qualified coaches by their side for every leap, laugh, and lightbulb moment. After the session, our curriculum-focused resources carry the Games-inspired magic through History, Geography, PE, and more.

Primary School 52

Primary School Physical Activity PE Coordination 52

Aspire-Ed

AUGUST 3, 2023

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.

Coaching 52

Coaching Primary School Cooperative Learning Motivation 52

Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

According to Sport England, physically literate children are more likely to be active for the long term – but more than half of children aged five to 15 in England aren’t doing the recommended daily amount of exercise. For many pupils, school provides the mainstay of their physical activity.

Coaching 52

Coaching Sports Sports Sport 52

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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.

Sports 72

Sports Sports Sport Physical Activity 72

Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

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.

Sports 116

Sports Sports Sport Cardio 116

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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. Ensure a skilled workforce – ensuring staff have the competence and confidence in providing sport and physical activities.

Sports 52

Sports Sports Sport Physical Activity 52