Unlocking Physical Literacy: Three Essential Domains
Introduction to physical literacy A seminal paper written by UK academic, Margaret Whitehead, in 2001 spearheaded the concept of physical literacy. Since then, the term…
What is physical literacy?
The concept of physical literacy is gaining global recognition in policy, education, sport, recreation and health. Its increasing status is owed to its potential to…
What Can Physical Education Learn from the Olympics?
Jordan Wintle, Associate Head of the School of Education & Science, University of Gloucestershire. With the Paris 2024 Olympics now here, the excitement is building.…
Wrapping up the 2023/24 academic year
Boom, what a year How are we at the end of another school year again? We all know how important it is to find time…
Applying models-based practice in physical education book review
I have been looking forward to this latest book by Prof Ash Casey and Prof David Kirk for quite some time so I grabbed a…
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…
