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Engaging Girls in Sport Working in schools we get to see all sorts of children – those that are engaged, as well as those that are not and of course those that shine and excel amongst their peers. This is true of all subjects, but PE is an area that […]
Who doesn’t love school swimming sessions? The kids are all energised and excited, lost swimming kits, last minute removal of earrings and jewellery, the stampede for the coach to get to the local pool (unless you are lucky enough to have your own), serenely teaching your group to swim, and […]
The health and wellbeing of children is vital in a modern era where obesity levels are on the rise and a sedentary lifestyle is prevalent. In 2018-19, schools will receive £100 million pounds from the government to spend specifically on improving health and wellbeing and promoting a more active lifestyle. […]
When I first took the lead on PE in school, I was so naive when it came to sports equipment. Who knew there were so many variations in everything? Footballs are a good example of this. They come in so many different sizes, materials and construction so it can be […]
Overview: This Box Pass drill is great for improving coordination, technique and performance. Resources: Training ball Cones Programmes of Study: Physical Education To develop their technique and improve their performance in other competitive sports [for example, athletics and gymnastics] Steps: Set up a box shape using cones 3 metres square Place […]
Overview: This Dribbling Drill is great for developing hand-eye co-ordination and dribbling skills for basketball. Resources: Basketballs Hoops Skipping ropes OR Hula Hoop Dribbling – From £78.59 www.consortiumeducation.com/hula-hoop-dribbling Programmes of Study: Physical Education Using running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination. Steps: Pair the children up – one […]
Overview: This game is great for developing hand-eye co-ordination skills. Resources: Coloured Hoops Bean Bags Team bands (optional) Programmes of Study: Physical Education KS1 Masters basic movements such as running, jumping, throwing and catching. It also helps develop balance, agility and co-ordination, so children can begin to apply these skills in to […]
Overview: A short investigation to demonstrate that magnetic forces (fields) work from a distance and do not need physical contact. Resources: magnets Paper clip Thin card/paper Ruler Programmes of Study: Science Working scientifically Lower KS2 Make systematic and careful observations Forces and magnets – Year 3 notice that some forces […]
