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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Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We’re delighted to be headline sponsors of The Active Primary Schools Conference 2022 alongside The PE Hub! Supporting primary schools to increase the quality of their PE, sport and physical activity is at the heart of the conference. The PE Hub is transforming the delivery of primary PE across the UK.

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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! These types of games work well in smaller spaces and help children develop valuable skills like teamwork, strategy, and coordination, which can transfer to other sports and activities.

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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. Team sports and cooperative physical activities foster essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication.

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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.

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The Sporting

APRIL 20, 2023

Ireland’s Most Popular Sports Irish sports date back over 3,000 years - and Irish people still love to play and watch sports today. Read about the top 7 most popular sports in Ireland! For instance, hurling is a famous sport in Ireland, dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.

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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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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?

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 8, 2024

I am currently working on a few mental health education initiatives arsing from the Big Talks for Little People program for primary schools (see here ). Another initiative is the Big Talks for Little People Playing Sport program which is under development, with possible trials in Australia and Swedan later this year.

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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.

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Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Unlock the vast potential of primary sports education with our upcoming free webinar. 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. What to expect? This webinar is completely FREE!

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Aspire-Ed

JUNE 13, 2022

Birmingham 2022 is ‘The Games for Everyone’ It’s set to deliver the largest fully integrated para-sport programme in history. It’s an iconic celebration of sport, one that has the power to inspire children to lead active lives. So how can you make the most of this momentous event?

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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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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Birmingham 2022 saw thousands of athletes from 72 nations and territories compete in the largest-ever integrated programme of para sport over 11 days. The power sport has to inspire, to unite, and to transform illuminated Birmingham and beyond. The legacy opportunities going forward with schools and national governing bodies.

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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. As an educator, the wider your skillset, the better your odds of sparking lasting connections to sport.

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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.

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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 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?

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. 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. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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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. This engagement with sports has continued into adulthood. Who is Liam Gould? And why teaching?

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Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As a result, it’s seen as a difficult and dangerous sport to teach, with teachers left apprehensive about delivering lessons. But with the developmental benefits it offers, gymnastics is an essential component of the primary curriculum. So how do you move from fearing the sport to making it one of your favourite to teach?

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 31, 2022

Episode 2 : “Once you’ve got the ear of SLT, then it’s about delivering on your promises” with John Haycock, PE lead at Chilcote Primary School. Episode 4 :“My PE teachers were my heroes” with Shaun Dowling, Head of Sport at United Learning.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A Focus on Individual and Small-Team Sports Given the small group sizes at STFS, Simon has had to get creative with the types of sports and activities offered. “Team sports can be challenging with such small groups, so we’ve centered our activities around individual and small-team sports,” he explains.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. 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.

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Aspire-Ed

AUGUST 3, 2023

Are you a sports coach looking to create a supportive environment for every pupil? PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills. PE, school sports, and physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being and teach valuable life skills.

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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?

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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. Who is John Haycock?

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Aspire-Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our 'Road 2 Paris' workshop provides a full day of Games-themed activities, delivered by qualified coaches and designed to introduce KS1 and KS2 pupils to brand-new sports. Boccia – The ultimate target sport to test muscle control and accuracy. Contribute towards your PE and sport premium goals.

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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.

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Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

All activities are currently used in schools successfully and can be adapted. What is The Active Primary Schools Conference?

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 24, 2022

A graduate of Portsmouth University, James has a 1st in Sports Management and Development. Tiffanye Vargas, an associate professor of sport psychology at Cal State University, Long Beach, says the content of a leaders’ speech can raise “perceived self-efficacy,” making players feel more energetic, determined, charged and confident.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 24, 2022

A graduate of Portsmouth University, James has a 1st in Sports Management and Development. Tiffanye Vargas, an associate professor of sport psychology at Cal State University, Long Beach, says the content of a leaders’ speech can raise “perceived self-efficacy,” making players feel more energetic, determined, charged and confident.

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The Sporting

JULY 22, 2023

Alexandra Petrova has put together her top picks for The Sporting Blog! Sprinting icon Jesse Owens Since its inception as a formal athletic discipline, sprinting has captured the imagination of sports enthusiasts and delivered breathtaking moments of pure athleticism. But who are the 3 greatest sprinters of all-time? What a legend!

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Encourage your child to take part in any form of physical activity, sport at school or out of school sports at clubs or leisure centres. Our mission is to Activate, Educate, Motivate and Innovate schools and parents through a series of events and workshops. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Encourage your child to take part in any form of physical activity, sport at school or out of school sports at clubs or leisure centres. Our mission is to Activate, Educate, Motivate and Innovate schools and parents through a series of events and workshops. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 4, 2022

Louisa has been working in primary schools since 2014 where her career began on the sunny, leafy side of Wimbledon Village. Louisa’s teaching journey began after graduating university armed with a 2:2 in Sports Science and minimal career advice.

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Sports for Schools

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It has certainly been a summer of up-and-downs in the sporting world this year. Whether it was the Euros, Wimbledon, the Tour de France, the Olympics or any other sporting event, young athletes from across the world have demonstrated the strength of character that many, sporting or not, should take on board.

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