My priorities have to be mathematics and English results. There
isnt enough time to devote to increasing physical activity in
school, even though I know its really important.
A Headteacher, almost anywhere
Increasing the amount of physical activity in school (even with
reductions to time spent on core subjects) does not harm general
academic performance. Most studies show it actually increases
academic performance and improves standardised test results.
Donnelly, J. E., & Lambourne, K. (2011)
Classroom-based physical activity, cognition, and academic
achievement. Preventive Medicine, 52, S36-S42.
Active Schools Do Better
Kevin BartonHead of Achievement, Youth Sport Trust
The Case for Active Schools
What does the evidence tell us?
The Case for Active Schools
Really, its my fault that kids are unfit?
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Section titleSubheading
The importance of physical activityAttendance
Behaviour
Cognition
The importance of physical activityAttendance - Presenteeism
Behaviour - Behaviours for learning
Cognition - Capacity for learning
Increasing the amount of physical activity in school (even with
reductions to time spent on core subjects) does not harm general
academic performance. Most studies show it actually increases
academic performance and improves standardised test results.
Donnelly, J. E., & Lambourne, K. (2011)
Classroom-based physical activity, cognition, and academic
achievement. Preventive Medicine, 52, S36-S42.
https://designedtomove.org/resources
What Makes an Active School?
Inspires increased levelsof physicalactivity
High quality Physical Educationand sportInspires increased
levelsof physicalactivity
High quality Physical Educationand sportInspires increased
levelsof physicalactivity A culture ofphysicalactivityfor all
A culture ofphysical activityfor all
Make physical activity a priority for all staff
Change how you observe lessons
Build activity breaks into lessons
Devote staff development time to building & sharing
ideas
Be an outstanding role model
What change will I make?Next week
Next term
Next year
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