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 life” (IPLA, 2017). The definition can be considered the tip … Read More
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) 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 Skills (DELLS) in Wales and the Council for the Curriculum, … Read More
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 heart of SUMO is a call to action in relation … Read More
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 in this paper that the term physical literacy was something … Read More
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 Hall debate, 11 February 2019). The petition had called on … Read More
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 which create feelings of happiness and euphoria. Studies have shown … Read More
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 of physical education. There were a range of speakers on … Read More
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 the new system in 2017. With all other subjects (including … Read More
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Education Programme
Last week at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the Cricket World Cup 2019 launched its Schools Programme, designed to engage one million young people in primary schools throughout England and Wales in the lead up to -and … Read More