Building School Community Through Physical Activity
How physical activity provides an opportunity to build character, use teamwork, and foster a sense of belonging in schools.
Children ‘become less active during primary years’
Children's physical activity levels drop significantly during their primary school years, research finds.
Physical activity in lessons improves students’ attainment
Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a new study.
Children spend less time reading and engaging in physical activity as they grow older
Children spend less time reading and engaging in physical activity as they grow older. What can parents and schools to correct this?
Play equipment that gets kids moving
Giving kids more access to equipment like swings and slides can increase their physical activity
Adolescents with high levels of physical activity perform better in school over two years
Adolescents with higher levels of physical activity performed better in school during transition from primary school to lower secondary school than their physically inactive peers
Daily exercise can boost children’s exam grades – new research
Getting daily exercise can give students an academic boost
How children who dread PE lessons at school can be given a sporting chance
Just because some school children don’t look forward to physical education class doesn't mean they never will. Research demonstrates that some simple adjustments can make PE enjoyable for the majority of students
‘It’s a superpower’: how walking makes us healthier, happier and brainier
Neuroscientist Shane O’Mara believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else.
Ofsted chief: pupils’ wellbeing at risk as sport is squeezed out of schools
Physical education is critical for children's wellbeing and must be a priority in schools, says UK's Ofsted chief