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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social. Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Gymnasts exercise body and mind.

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New qualification: 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport?

Aspire-Ed

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. For many pupils, school provides the mainstay of their physical activity.

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How to Encourage a Positive Sporting Environment

Sports for Schools

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. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Get physical – exercise is one of the best ways to maintain or lose weight and maintain a body shape. 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. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.