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Student Voice Survey Pack
This downloadable pack includes a suggested annual student voice survey and a shorter ‘snapshot’ survey that could be used after you have tried something a…
Teaching physical education – PEdagogy Techniques: Do Now Activity (DNA)
Applying effective teaching techniques to Physical Education (PE) This series of PE pedagogy techniques follows our previous series on key PEdagogical Models. Throughout this current…
An Introduction to Meaningful physical education
Meaningful PE has become a great framework for practitioners and leaders of our subject to use to consider whether their offer is meeting the needs…
Research
Academic articles and policy documents all in one place, helping you to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making it easier to advocate the value of physical activity and physical education.
A Scoping Review Exploring Whether a Free “Offer” Devalues or Widens Sport and Physical Activity Participation Amongst Children and Young Adults Aged 0–25?
Abstract Background: Socio-economic status continues to mediate physical activity engagement, despite a range of interventions aimed at reducing inequalities and widening sport and physical activity participation.…
Stakeholder perceptions of physical literacy assessment in primary school children
Abstract Background: UNESCO [(2015). Quality Physical Education Guidelines for Policymakers. Paris: UNESCO Press.] highlighted the importance of developing physical literacy (PL) from childhood, although it…
The Value of Fostering Physical Literacy
Abstract This article considers the value of physical literacy. Unequivocal support for aspects of theconcept can be found in philosophy, neuroscience, social justice, the nature…
Insight
Stay up to date and informed with the latest insight and announcements from across physical education, physical literacy, sport, education, health and wellbeing.
Teaching with Heart: A British Asian Perspective on PE
You can jump high for a girl!” I heard this passing comment recently as I was teaching my year 10 girls how to lay up…
PE Insights Episode 38 Dr Will Patz – The affective domain and curriculum design
Introduction In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker chats with guest Dr Will Patz. Will is head of Early Years and Lower School (DUCKS)…
Visualising Social Justice Terminology in PE: Clarifications and Insights
Written by Shrehan Lynch and Lee Sullivan Understanding and addressing social justice in Physical Education (PE) is essential for creating an inclusive and supportive environment…
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