Physically Active KidsMr Drane – University of Cambridge Primary School

Today’s Workshop

Consider the benefits of physical activity for

children

Outline the school’s approach to P.E

Ideas and looking forward

To answer any questions you may have and to

discuss how we can work more closely

One third of children (5 – 15) in the UK are

overweight or obese

Estimated that the NHS in England spent £5.1

billion on overweight and obesity-related ill-

health in 2014/15.

What the Government says…

Every primary school child should get at least 60

minutes of moderate to vigorous physical

activity a day

30 minutes through school

30 minutes – supported by parents/carers outside

of school time

Sleep SedentaryLight

intensity

Moderate

intensity

Vigorous

intensity

More is better – some is better than none

What are the benefits of

being active for at least 60

minutes each day?

Improves cardiovascular

health

Maintains a healthy weight

Improves bone health

Improves self-confidence

Develops new social skills

Early Years Children Amount, rather than type of physical activity most important

KS1 and KS2 Children (5-11)

There is now a significant body of evidence to support the fact that vigorous

activity is required to increase fitness in young people.

Higher levels of fitness are positively related to better metabolic health.

Intense activity is important in optimising bone health, particularly prior to

the adolescent growth spurt.

A substantial positive association between parental and social support and

physical activity in young people. For girls in particular, the main facilitators

to being physically active are likely to be social and family influences (for

example, having a peer group who approve of activity or having active siblings

and supportive parents).

Being Physically Active at UCPS – P.E

lessons

x 2 hours/per week

Specialist coaches (Premier Sport) for Early Years and Year 1

Focus on enjoyment and quality of movement

Co-ordination/control/team work

Personal Best

Interactive and Inclusive P.E teaching

Being Physically Active at UCPS – Active

Break Times

Zoning of playground spaces

Football on offer every day

Hockey/Dance and various

other sports offered on a

Monday/Thursday lunchtimes

Being Physically Active at UCPS – Clubs

Extra-curricular:

Gymnastics

Hockey

Kung-fu

Dodgeball

Tag Rugby

Enrichment:

Dance

Fitness

Football

Being Physically Active at UCPS – Active

Lessons and PSHE

Utilising the fantastic space

Teaching of healthy choices

through Science and PSHE

Being Physically Active at UCPS –

Enrichment Days

Winter Olympics

Gymnastics Day

Sports Day

Being Physically Active at UCPS – The

Daily Mile

Looking forward

Doubling of Sports Premium provision

Equipment

Specialist coaches + visitors

Training and experiences

Tennis taster sessions/club after Easter

Competition – school teams (Eddington Eagles)

Continued, varied club offerings (extra-curricular and enrichment)

Wider opportunities for the Physically

Active Cambridge City Hockey Club (6+)

Cambridge Nomads Hockey Club (8+)

Cambridge South Hockey Club (6+)

Histon Hornets Football Club (5+)

Shelford Rugby Club Minis (6+)

Little Scrummers (2+)

Sailing clubs (6+)

Elite Swimming Academy Cambridge (3+)

Cambridge Gymnastics (1+)

Little Gym (1+)

Cangaroos Trampolining(4+)

Junior Parkrun Milton (4+)

Mini Athletics (2+)

Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club (5+)

http://familyguideto.co.uk/classes/sports

Questions?