Should life skill development be a focus in PE?
By Will Swaithes and Jon Campbell Back in 2008 I (Will Swaithes) was experimenting with ways to hook more learners into physical education (PE) and…
Teaching Disabled Children in Physical Education
(Dis)connections between Research and Practice Book Review and Authors’ Response Part one: Book review Introduction I was delighted to see this book’s publication in 2023,…
Elite Sports Academies in Schools: Impact or just for show?
During my time as a Head of PE in a state comprehensive in the North of England, I saw an increase in the amount of…
Online Book Launch! Time to RISE Up: Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Schools
Wednesday 26th of June – 16:30-17:00 BST Are you ready to transform your approach to education and student wellbeing? If so, join us for our…
PE Curriculum Design Part 2: Concepts and the big picture idea
Guest blog by Anna Sheppard Head of PE, The Alice Smith School PE is evolving with the needs of society. From the recovery of disease…
PE Curriculum Design – The Journey Part 1
Guest blog by Anna Sheppard Head of PE, The Alice Smith School To put curriculum design into a blog or presentation is quite a task.…
Traditional fitness testing in PE is not for me! But is there another way?
By Nathan Parkin | PhysiGames Introduction Imagine yourself as a Year 7 maths teacher, eager to engage your students in a lesson that challenges their skills and…
Using Student Voice in PE
Written by Grace Cardiff & Lee Sullivan In our previous blog we explored why collecting student voice can form a critical part of your curriculum…
The Importance of Student Voice in PE
Written by Grace Cardiff & Lee Sullivan In this, and an upcoming follow-up blog, we aim to explore the profound importance of making space for…