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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Perhaps gymnastics isn’t a sport some pupils want to pursue outside of school, leading to disengagement in lessons. They also learn to work as a team and support each other to achieve a goal.

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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

To support the planning and assessment of gymnastics in your primary school. Ryan’s experience and achievements include: Former international gymnast. Over 18 years teaching gymnastics in schools. Ryan introduces you to RB Gym & Sport, their philosophy, the aims of the course and what you’ll achieve.

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'Road 2 Paris' workshop celebrating the build-up to the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics

Aspire-Ed

BRING OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC VALUES TO LIFE We kicked off our ‘Road 2' workshops in 2012, bringing the buzz of the London Games to schools across the UK. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: Archery – Soft archery sets, achievable distances, and plenty of bullseyes!

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10 Lessons Young Athletes Taught Us This Year

Sports for Schools

It’s hard enough for our young athletes and sports people to perform to their country’s high expectations, let alone the world’s expectations, but to do so in the spotlight and yet not lose sight of the fact that the way they behave speaks far more than their physical achievements is just inspirational. Look after your mental health.

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Her Majesty, the Queen – an inspiration to us all

Sports for Schools

But if we think about how a person can give us the inspiration to create and achieve something, to give us the confidence and determination to change direction for the better, or the ideas and drive to solve a problem, then we have a better understanding of just how inspirational the Queen was.

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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

It’s how we develop important parts of our brain, and helps us achieve more in all walks of life. Sports for Schools is a social enterprise that works with top athletes from around the UK and Ireland visiting primary schools to inspire and encourage kids of all abilities, and teachers, to be more active.

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It is Ability, Not Disability That Counts

Sports for Schools

Every athlete will tell you about the hours and hours of training they go through daily in their quest to achieve their very best. Yes, athletes face setbacks, particularly disabled athletes, but accepting what someone else says instead of challenging the adversity takes away the belief that there is so much more they can achieve.