Physical Activity, Motivation and Adolescence
Introduction Motivating students to want to learn can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching within the secondary school sector. Adolescents during this…
Philosophical Foundations of Physical Literacy
Introduction Physical literacy is defined as the “motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for…
The Qualifications and Credit Framework in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Introduction The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a national framework developed by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (England), Department for Education, Lifelong Learning and…
SUMO: Shut Up and Move On
Introduction Paul McGee is an international speaker, author and performance coach. He is also the creator of SUMO (Shut Up and Move On). At the…
Origins of Physical Literacy
Introduction The concept of physical literacy was formally launched in 2001, in Whitehead’s (2001) initial paper entitled, ‘The Concept of Physical Literacy’. Although, Whitehead recognised…
Starting School at 10am – Why Sleep is Essential for Wellbeing
Introduction Daniel Zeichner (Labour MP) introduced a debate in the house of commons following an e-petition challenging secondary school opening hours. (House of Commons, Westminster…
Benefits of Exercise in Relation to Mental Health
Reduce Stress – Exercises increased concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain’s responses to stress. Boost Happy Chemicals – Exercise releases endorphins…
Physical Education – A History of Violence
Archive hour. Radio 4 Saturday 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. February 9th 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0002g6z Introduction This is a fantastic radio programme outlining the past and present nature…
New GCSE Grading Structure
Introduction Pupils taking GCSEs from 2017 will have experienced a new grading structure. English language, English literature and Maths were the first subjects to use…