Association for Physical Education

MARCH 14, 2023

13/03/2023 The afPE Quality Mark Award is a prestigious award that will evidence the strength and quality of Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) in your school.

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Association for Physical Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Made possible by Nominet’s support, the partnership is donating a set […] The post BBC micro:bit Donations to Primary Schools appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Sports for Schools

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

On Wednesday, November 15th, Great Athletes visited Milwards Primary School for an inspiring event with Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast Steve Frew. If you’d like to learn more about sponsoring a local primary school’s Great Athletes visit, call James on 01223 792205 or email james.watson@greatathletes.org.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 24, 2022

A key date in the school sports calendar is coming up. It’s your job to plan your primary school’s Sports Day, but it’s also your job to stay on top of everything else whilst doing it. A free downloadable resource you can use to plan a circuit-based Sports Day for all ages and abilities at your primary school.

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PE Scholar

APRIL 27, 2023

The effect of persistence of physical exercise on the psychological and emotional aspects of primary school students.

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The PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This blog explores how incorporating regular physical education into the primary school curriculum can significantly benefit pupils’ cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and overall academic success. Curriculums should be broad and balanced and designed around the needs of the pupils in your school.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

And yet 1 in 4 children leave school unable to swim. Primary schools are faced with a multitude of challenges when it comes to delivering swimming and water safety lessons. Speedo’s Swim United campaign is calling on the Government to invest in primary school swimming to affect real change.

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The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rainy Day PE: As a primary school teacher, you may be no stranger to wet weather causing havoc during the school day! Utilise Indoor Spaces Finding a suitable indoor space for rainy day PE lessons can be challenging, as the availability and size of indoor spaces vary from one school to another.

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PE Scholar

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Physical literacy has a huge role to play in supporting the design and delivery of physical education in both secondary and primary school. Physical

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As part of its aim to inspire the next generation, Birmingham 2022 delivered a comprehensive programme of activities in schools. And you have the chance to learn all about that programme and the legacy of the Games at The Active Primary Schools Conference in November.

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PE Scholar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Introduction In this episode, Nathan Walker is in conversation with Sam Horton, PE and swimming lead at a primary school in England. Sam champions PE and

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Association for Physical Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

14/11/2022 Join thousands of Primary Schools who are taking part in Active Advent from 5th to 16th December… It’s guaranteed to keep your class active, focussed and engaged during this […].

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Association for Physical Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

08/11/22 The Department of Education (DE) in Northern Ireland commissioned the Education and Training Inspectorate to undertake a thematic evaluation of physical education (PE) provision in primary schools. During March […].

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Aspire-Ed

JUNE 13, 2022

Download your free school resource to bring Birmingham 2022 to your school! Celebrate the most inclusive, fair and progressive multi-sport event in the world with these 13 activities to educate and empower pupils.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But she’s also a primary school teacher and understands the time pressures that come with planning, researching and resourcing an engaging creative curriculum for your pupils. Join Steph at this year’s conference to gain the structures and ideas to boost your confidence in delivering dance within your school setting!

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The PE Hub

APRIL 3, 2024

It’s not a sport you hear about enough in schools – and the Golf Foundation is working to change that. Not many schools have an 18-hole golf course at their disposal. To help schools gain access to the world of golf, the Golf Foundation developed Tri-Golf to help bring golf to as many schools as possible.

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Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We’re proud to be supporting The Wilson Stuart School Fund, our charity partner for this year’s conference. The Wilson Stuart School Fund raises money to support Wilson Stuart School , a special school for students aged 2-19 years. What is The Active Primary Schools Conference?

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The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

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. The initiative was introduced in 2013, and since then, schools have received significant additional funding to help them enhance their PE and sports provision.

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Human Kinetics

JULY 18, 2022

From Joncie Albright, PGMT , Physical Education Teacher at Locus Grove Primary School in Orange County, Virginia. . Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth Edition , is the one must-have book for all new and veteran elementary physical education teachers!

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The PE Hub

MAY 1, 2024

We all know and understand the physical benefits of exercise; however, this year’s National School Sports Week 2024 also focuses on empowering young people and the all-around, positive impacts PE has on wellbeing. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, acting as natural painkillers and mood elevators.

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Association for Physical Education

APRIL 24, 2023

24/04/2023 The Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme has returned, giving primary school teachers the opportunity to apply for a free Nike football kit for their girls’ team.

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Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

The socio-cultural context of children's sport is suggested as an influence on participation at this age - active participation, plenty of encouragement by coaches and family, a focus on developing ability and on enjoyment not competition and winning, being with and making friends, and perceptions of competence (Cope et al.,

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Association for Physical Education

APRIL 27, 2023

27/04/2023 The launch follows new statistics highlighting nearly 1 in 3 children leave primary school unable to swim in the UK Speedo Swim United together with Active Black Country and […] The post Speedo Swim United Launches Pop-Up Pool Programme to Tackle Shocking Decline in Children Learning to Swim at School appeared first on Association (..)

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The Sporting

APRIL 20, 2023

Hurling Irish people have been playing this sport for more than 3000 years 511,500 registered players in Ireland 74% of primary school students play hurling Hurling is one of the oldest and most popular sports in Ireland. In addition, 74% of primary school students and 66% of post-primary students play hurling.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 23, 2022

There’s so many ways to spend the premium, but how do you know what will have the most impact on your school and pupils specifically? Get bespoke recommendations by completing the Primary School PE Scorecard. What is the Primary School PE Scorecard? Increased participation in competitive sport.

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Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Andrew is a former primary school teacher, having been both PE and maths lead. Understand the reasons why children benefit from physically active learning. Take part in practical activities to implement in your setting. Who is Andrew Stanton?

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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? Who is Jim Morris?

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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. Teresa is a Year 5 teacher and PE Lead at Wodensfield Primary School. Who is Liam Gould?

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 31, 2022

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. Episode 3 : “Let's make learning irresistible” with Bryn Llewellyn, founder of Tagtiv8.

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Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

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.

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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. With small class sizes and a personalized approach, the school offers a unique environment for both students and educators. STFS is a C.A.R.E.

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Association for Physical Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Primary schools across Birmingham and […] The post Inspire 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy Project ‘Making a Difference’ to Pupils’ Lives appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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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. What will you gain from the workshop?

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Heartzones

JULY 25, 2024

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!

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The PE Hub

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

TES’s article exploring the issues around introducing more PE into primary schools raises some pertinent points. It is essential that teachers, pupils and parents understand the difference between PE, school sport and physical activity; these should not be thought of as one and the same. Read the full article here.

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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.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 1, 2024

Targeted at primary school-aged children, PAL is proven to increase engagement, performance, behaviour, and cognition. Currently, most KS1 and KS2 children spend 50-70% of their school day seated. The On the Move programmes have helped schools unlock the power of PAL for almost a decade.

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