Liz Durden-Myers
Liz is a physical education researcher and teacher educator with over 15 years' experience within education across the primary, secondary and higher education sectors.
She is currently a Senior Lecturer In Physical Education at the University of Gloucestershire & Bath Spa University, Managing Director & Co-Founder at PE Scholar & Scholary and Past Chair of the International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA).
Liz is a qualified teacher and holds a PhD in Physical Literacy, a MA in Education, a MSc in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Physical Education.
Her research interests include Education, Physical Education, Philosophy, Health, Sport and Wellbeing. She has specific expertise in Physical Literacy, Teaching Pedagogy, Curriculum Design and Teacher Professional Development. Liz is an international speaker, passionate educator and physical activity advocate who champions the value of physical activity for life, for health, wellbeing and human flourishing.
Why do coaches make children bend down and touch cones?
It’s for agility purposes (being able to change direction), eg. left then right etc. This is why it’s an SAQ (Speed, agility, quickness) practice.
In cricket we use it to emulate movements used within the sport. Eg. Fielding a ball, turning to run a secret no run between the wickets. I think it best to try and emulate the sport you are practicing as much as possible. In football I make the kids run around poles to emulate moving around a player