The benefits of sport participation and physical activity in schools
PE Scholar
JANUARY 11, 2024
Executive Summary Prior research documents that sport participation among secondary school children is associated with various benefits, including
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Promoting Lifetime Activities in Secondary Schools
Gopher Sport
APRIL 21, 2022
This month the PE Huddle will focus on “Promoting Lifetime Activities in Secondary Schools.” For the past 40 years, physical education professionals have talked about the importance of graduating students who will be physically active throughout their lifespan.
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ASU professor emeritus awarded physical education society’s highest honor
Arizona Health and Physical Education
APRIL 21, 2023
Throughout his career, Van der Mars has left his mark on physical education, teacher education and sport pedagogy, holding a faculty appointment at Oregon State University for 15 years after previously holding positions at ASU and the University of Maine.
Pedalling to Success: Revolutionising GCSE PE Practical Performance with The Cycle Coach
PE Scholar
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
British Cycling coach James Hey is on a mission that goes beyond traditional sports coaching by introducing the sport of cycling to secondary school
Children, junior and youth sport considerations
Learning Through Sport
JUNE 3, 2023
Youth sport retention is a critical issue for many reasons. Regular physical activity is essential for children's health and well-being. Sport can provide children with valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and goal setting. Sport can help children develop a sense of belonging and identity.
Reality congruent sport teaching
Learning Through Sport
OCTOBER 10, 2021
In a previous blog (available here ) I considered the idea of meaningful understanding of sport using a game based approach. In this blog, I explore the concept of meaningful sport further. Sport is a highly valued social activity. I.e. if you do not adopt an active lifestyle your life expectancy will be shortened.
O Captain! My Captain! Looking to the Leadership of School Principals in Supporting Active Schools
Active Schools Us
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Associate Professor in Sport Pedagogy. 2021), respondents were more likely to be involved in supporting a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) if they felt the initiative would lead to positive outcomes, such as students’ learning, social development, physical development and physical activity participation.
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