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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. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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Mastering Behaviour Management: Empowering coaches to create a supportive environment for every pupil.

Aspire-Ed

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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'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. ACTIVE LEARNING AND READY-MADE RESOURCES Our one-day 'Road 2 Paris' workshop is our best yet. Teach the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Sports for Schools

Our brains have “mirror neurones” that are never switched off that teach us to copy others – whether the good or the bad. Watch what you say: avoid using words such as ‘fat’ or ‘diet’ in front of your child; teach them about being comfortable with their bodies, especially as they grow older and their body changes shape.

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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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