Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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. The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social.

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Aspire-Ed

AUGUST 3, 2023

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.

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Coaching Primary School Cooperative Learning Motivation 52

Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

Social interaction (friendship), enjoyment and feeling 'competent enough' are main motivators for sport participation throughout life, regardless of age (Allender et al., With older adults, the health benefits derived from the physical and social activity of sport are important in motivating continued participation (Stenner et al.,

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Aspire-Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

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. After the session, our curriculum-focused resources carry the Games-inspired magic through History, Geography, PE, and more. Contribute towards your PE and sport premium goals.

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Primary School Physical Activity Coordination PE 52

Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To develop your knowledge and understanding of primary gymnastics skills and progressions. To support the planning and assessment of gymnastics in your primary school. Over 18 years teaching gymnastics in schools. To increase your confidence and ability to teach and physically support gymnastics elements.

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

Whether you’re a PE lead, primary school teacher or sports coach, you’re often pupils’ first sporting role model. Research shows that you shape pupils’ overall perceptions of PE – so developing caring, motivational coaching skills can make a measurable difference.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Sport and physical activity programmes online, such as Joe Wicks’ ‘PE with Joe’ helped enormously in encouraging children and young people to continue with exercising. But as children and young people return to schools, colleges and universities, how can teachers and parents encourage a positive sporting environment?

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