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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

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

Aspire-Ed

However, children come from different backgrounds and possess varying behavioural challenges, which can pose a challenge for coaches in primary schools. We understand that periodic visits to primary schools can pose challenges in effectively managing behaviour.

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

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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New Course: Teaching an Enriched Primary Gymnastics Curriculum

Aspire-Ed

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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From Football Coaching to Leadership Skills

Sports for Schools

The importance of a good coach to motivate and inspire teams should never be underestimated. San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence gave an inspirational speech to motivate his baseball team, which was down 2-0. Four other leadership skills which are learned in sports coaching: Motivating and delegating tasks.

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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. Since then, we’ve helped pupils celebrate the spirit of Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. ACTIVE LEARNING AND READY-MADE RESOURCES Our one-day 'Road 2 Paris' workshop is our best yet.

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

Aspire-Ed

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.