What distinguishes Physical Literacy from Physical Education?
Introduction I often get asked what is the difference between physical education and physical literacy? I also have people say that physical literacy is just…
Physical Literacy and Flourishing
Introduction to Physical Literacy and Flourishing We say that a good specimen of an oak tree is an oak tree that is flourishing. In the…
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…
Childhood Obesity Guidance
This blog outlines the new plans from the Government outlined in the document "Childhood Obesity: a plan for action".
A Challenge to the Dualist Perspective underpinning the Role of Physical Activity in Health
This blog discusses how physical activity and health are currently considered from a dualistic perspective. This blog calls for a different approach t…
Change4Life and Disney Inspired Activities
Resources designed to encourage children to get moving ahead of the summer holidays with fun 10 minute bursts of physical activity.
Playful Playgrounds
The impact of the National Lottery Primary Spaces fund, as the first few schools begin to invest their allocation towards much needed playground areas…
ADHD and Exercise
Exploring new research that suggests that for many individuals, ADHD symptoms can be significantly improved by increased participation in physical act…
Physical Activity and Educational Attainment
How does physical activity and educational attainment levels compare?