Mon.Jun 13, 2022

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13 primary school activities to celebrate the Commonwealth Games

Aspire-Ed

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? 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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Being a Mental Health Advocate in Your School

Spark PE

Everyone should think about their own mental health, just like they do for their physical health. Students, as well as teachers, can use some extra support to maintain good mental health. Anxiety and depression are surprisingly common in children , and the rates have increased over time. But despite the statistics, many schools do not have adequate resources to address the mental health needs of their students.

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The Spectrum of Sport Coaching Styles

Learning Through Sport

Sometime in the early – mid 2000’s (I forget exactly), ACHPER Victoria invited me to Melbourne to keynote and workshop an event. Mitch Hewitt, who was doing his PhD thesis on tennis coaches perceived use of a game-based Game Sense approach and actual observed teaching styles, using a Spectrum of Teaching Styles analysis, heard I was going to be in Melbourne where he is based, and emailed asking to catch up.