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Major Government funding announcement & commitment to PE and school sport

Association for Physical Education

08/03/23 Major Government funding announcement & commitment to PE and school sport Today, on International Women’s Day the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making […] The post Major Government funding announcement & commitment to PE and school sport appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Coalition Calls for Government to ‘Seize the Moment’ on Social Impact of Lionesses’ Triumph

Association for Physical Education

02/08/2022 The Sport for Development Coalition has called on Government and policy-makers to “seize the moment” and capitalise on how the Lionesses’ wonderful EURO 2022 victory can help to drive […]. The post Coalition Calls for Government to ‘Seize the Moment’ on Social Impact of Lionesses’ Triumph appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Government Plans to Name Grassroots Football Facilities in Honour of Lionesses Class of Euros 2022

Association for Physical Education

The post Government Plans to Name Grassroots Football Facilities in Honour of Lionesses Class of Euros 2022 appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Childhood Obesity Campaigners Call for a Sugar Tax on Chocolate, Sweets and Cereals as Government Misses Key Target to Cut Sugar Out of Snacks

Association for Physical Education

The Government’s controversial Childhood […]. 02/12/2022 A target to cut sugar in children’s snacks and meals has been missed by the food industry, in an ‘abject failure’ to tackle child obesity.

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The Secrets of Successful Clubs

Player Development Project

The Blog administration conflict culture governance leaders leadership organisation ruth nicholsonHow do you create a successful sports club?

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Physical Literacy: Ecological Dynamics

Drowning in the Shallow

It was a critical principle underpinning UK Parliament’s (2021) recent proposal for a ‘national plan for sport, health and wellbeing‘ and the government’s response agreed that it should be an essential focus for physical education (PE) and school sport (DCMS, 2022).

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Safety in Sport Perception Survey

Association for Physical Education

18/11/22 In July 2022, Podium in collaboration with YouGov and Sports Governing Body partners (Rugby Football Union, England Athletics and England Hockey), conducted its first Safety in Sport Perception Study. […].

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Health and Physical Education Leaders Seek Election to SHAPE America Board

SHAPE America

Each year, SHAPE America members vote for candidates to the SHAPE America Board of Directors, which is the organization’s governing body composed of 11 professional members.

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England Hockey Release Letter to Future PM

Association for Physical Education

11/08/2022 Today, the Women’s and Men’s England Commonwealth Games hockey teams have sent a letter to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss calling on government support to back the provision of […].

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Why movement?

Drowning in the Shallow

The current focus on curriculum in England and the freedom afforded by government policy (and inspection mandate) means these … Continue reading Why movement? What is unique about Physical Education?

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Sport Premium Survey – Primary teacher professional development in England for Physical Education.

PE 4 Learning

Overview of the research study The UK government provides funding via the Primary PE and Sport Premium to primary […]. @Cambridge_Uni @PESSP_PD_study are conducting a study about teacher professional development in England for Physical Education.

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10 thoughts on PE curriculum change.

Drowning in the Shallow

A raft of government policies, National Curriculums and reports from interested stakeholders haven’t been able to overcome the comfort that has been created by a multi-activity sports technique focus approach. Physical Education is resistant to change, or so it is said.

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13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE

SHAPE America

Here are some important tips for using federal funds: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal law that governs schools in the United States. On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out!

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Helping Student Athletes Avoid Vaping

SHAPE America

The effects of vaping on youth is a focus for researchers, youth sports coaches, federal government agencies, and the media. Vaping nicotine can sideline young athletes. You can help keep them in the game. The Price of Vaping Nicotine Logan was a young athlete who started vaping.

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Healthy Eating Plate Is a Better Version of MyPlate and the Food Pyramid

Physical Education Update

government unveiled the “MyPlate” diagram, intended to give Americans a visual reminder for the proportions of the different components needed for healthy eating. Back in June 2011, The U.S.

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Can your School PROVE its PE?

Heartzones

Federal Laws Governing Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Schools. Can Your School Prove its PE?

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My Title IX Story: Penn State Women’s Soccer

SHAPE America

We played a mostly varsity team schedule and followed the rules of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), which governed women’s collegiate athletics at that time. After high school, I went to Penn State University to major in health and physical education.

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Keynote: Swim England

Aspire-Ed

Speedo’s Swim United campaign is calling on the Government to invest in primary school swimming to affect real change. It’s part of the national curriculum, boosts physical and mental health, and is both a life and a lifesaving skill.

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Keynote: Commonwealth Games Legacy

Aspire-Ed

The legacy opportunities going forward with schools and national governing bodies. Birmingham 2022 saw thousands of athletes from 72 nations and territories compete in the largest-ever integrated programme of para sport over 11 days. And what an 11 days it was. With over 1.5

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Can Physical Education Unite a War-Torn Country?

Physical Education Update

Reference: Paul Watala and Joseph Wanzusi, “Government Eyes 3600 to Train Physical Education,” AllAfrica.com, April 8, 2010. When it comes to physical education, it seems that Uganda is more advanced in its thinking than many North American school boards.

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Understanding The FA Four Corner Model

Player Development Project

But to use it effectively, we need to understand both its purpose and its limitations, and learn how to apply it in a way that supports our coaching without governing our approach. The FA’s Four Corner Model can be a useful tool for coaches.

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The 5 Most Popular Sports in Cuba

The Sporting

INDER and Government Sports Programmes There is a governing branch for all sports – INDER. The general sport’s ban from the Revolutionary government in 1961 affected boxing too, but not as much as the other sports. dollars but our government only gave us 32,000.

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The Biggest Stadiums in the World

The Sporting

The North Korean government built the stadium in response to South Korea's Olympic stadium. The government inaugurated the National Stadium on Mya Day preceding the 13th Festival of Youth & Students.

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About $2B In Fed Education Funds Remain in Mass.

Rennie Center

billion in education funding authorized by the federal government since COVID-19 hit has been spent in Massachusetts, leaving "a lot of money on the table," according to a top state education official. About $2B In Fed Education Funds Remain in Mass. Michael P. Norton catherine-rauseo Mon, 01/23/2023 - 20:42 Tue, 11/01/2022 - 12:00 State House News Service Only about a third of the $2.9

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Firstbeat Sports Increases Presence in Sweden with New Ice Hockey Clients

First Beat

The Swedish Ice Hockey Association also joins other European ice hockey governing federations as Firstbeat clients including the French Ice Hockey Federation and the German Ice Hockey Federation.

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The Most Popular Sports in the Philippines

The Sporting

The Filipino government and private sectors have invested in sports programmes and facilities to promote boxing and allow young boxers to train and compete in national and international competitions.

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Escrima - Filipino Martial Art

The Sporting

Escrima has gotten a lot safer over time as its governing bodies (mainly the ARPI) are trying to get it into the Olympics. Escrima Governing Bodies Escrima competitions usually follow one of two types of rules, set by the two main governing bodies of the sport.

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The Most Popular Sports in Sweden

The Sporting

The Swedish government has also played a crucial role in promoting modern sports throughout the country. The Swedish Handball Federation is the governing body, playing a critical role in promoting handball throughout the country.

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Nelson Mandela and the Power of Sport

Physical Education Update

It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. Nelson Mandela was the inspirational leader of South Africa and the man widely believed responsible for ending apartheid and civil strife in that country.

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The 10 Most Popular Sports in India

The Sporting

However, today, it has become a premier sport in the country, thanks to the attention paid by the government and sports department and the emergence of world-class players. The British government established the first "Bombay Presidency Amateur Boxing Federation" in 1925.

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The Most Popular Sports in South Korea

The Sporting

For instance, the Korean government made efforts to implement physical education as an integral part of the school curriculum. The government has made substantial efforts to promote baseball in South Korea. The Korea Volleyball Association is the country's governing body for volleyball.

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The Most Popular Sports in Malaysia

The Sporting

Currently, rugby in Malaysia is governed by the Malaysian Rugby Union or Kesatuan Ragbi Malaysia. Hockey is governed by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. Malaysia’s Most Popular Sports Sport is very popular in Malaysia.

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Should PE get a 'divorce' from HPE?

Learning Through Sport

The Australian Government (2009) Independent Sport Report noted that "i t was concerning to learn from experts Australia-wide that the education system no longer reliably provides the platform upon which much of the nation’s sporting activity is based.

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The Dangers of False Information about Vaccines

Teen Health 101

Another extremely common myth was that the government was implanting a chip inside their citizens, and COVID-19 was a way to get everyone to comply.

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My Title IX Story: The Personal Perspective of a Female Athlete and Coach

SHAPE America

When Title IX was passed in 1972, the federal government gave schools and colleges three years to implement the law and make their programs equitable. I have always loved sports and participated in them my whole life.

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Keynote: Commonwealth Games Legacy

Aspire-Ed

The legacy opportunities going forward with schools and national governing bodies. Birmingham 2022 saw thousands of athletes from 72 nations and territories compete in the largest-ever integrated programme of para sport over 11 days. And what an 11 days it was. With over 1.5

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The Worst Rules in Formula 1

The Sporting

F1 boasts an array of weird and wacky rules that have backfired spectacularly and made a mockery of the sport and its governing body. The sports governing body decided to act in 2005, ruling that tyres could only be changed if they were severely damaged, or for wet weather.

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