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Memorable moments from The Active Primary Schools Conference 2022

Aspire-Ed

The Active Primary Schools Conference took place on 25 th November 2022 and was the biggest conference to date. Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering.

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The Vital Link Between Physical Education and Academic Performance in Primary Schools

The PE Hub

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. Emotional Well-being and Academic Success PE also plays a pivotal role in pupils’ emotional well-being.

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Rainy Day PE Lessons: Teaching PE in Wet Weather in a Primary School

The PE Hub

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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Review of Teaching Fundamental Motor Skills, Fourth Edition

Human Kinetics

From Joncie Albright, PGMT , Physical Education Teacher at Locus Grove Primary School in Orange County, Virginia. . Each well-organized chapter begins with a brief synopsis of the suggested age at which each skill should be mastered and the SHAPE Grade-Level Outcome with which it is aligned.

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Golfway – Creating Golfers of the Future

The PE Hub

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. Tri-Golf is an official alternative version of golf created for primary school children. A generally safe low impact sport that still promotes activity and fitness. Anyone can play!

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The Most Popular Sports in Ireland

The Sporting

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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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.