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21/05/20 As we move towards the planned wider re-opening of schools and facilities the Association for Physical Education has today published guidance to support the Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (education based) workforce. Click HERE to download the new support document. A practical self-review tool for COVID-19 risk assessment. Managing risk, maximising opportunity! Click HERE for the full AfPE article. Read More

Children won’t miss out on School Sports Days with a week of virtual competition as YST and Sky Sports release a supercharged week of resources. The annual National School Sport Week campaign takes place in the last week of June every year to celebrate the important role of Physical Education and school sport in enhancing young people’s wellbeing. This year, Youth Sport Trust and Sky Sports will run a national campaign which will aim to unite the country – families,... Read More

To help you prepare for your pupils’ return to school, Youth Sport Trust have shared some principles and ideas for you to consider around the role of PE in helping young people re-engage with the school environment and overcome some of the challenges #COVID19 has brought. Read More

Here is a list of resources that will enable you to create a regular feed of activity for your students.  No log on is required so parents and children can view this page. Here you will find a large selection of high quality online PE and activity resources for you, parents & children to use at home. Resources include: 1 minute activity cards, curriculum linked cards as well as a variety of health and wellbeing and mindfulness cards. Please remember to tag us on twitter @mcrschoolspe... Read More

Take a look at the This Girl Can Home exercise page   for some fantastic ideas. Here’s what the website says …. If gyms, dance halls, running tracks or playing fields aren’t for you or you find it hard to find the time to get active while juggling a busy home life- exercising at home could be the answer.   Read More

All sorts of fun ideas and resources like the Helping HeiHei blind fold obstacle course. All are easy to read and easy to do in your home. Resources are here www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities Read More

Here’s what Joe Wicks says …. Starting Monday 23rd March I’m going to be hosting a free workout aimed at kids LIVE on my YouTube channel. With the schools closed and with us all spending more time at home, it’s more important than ever that we keep moving and stay healthy and positive. Exercise is an amazing tool to help us feel happier, more energised, and more optimistic. The workouts will be fun and suitable for all ages and even adults can get involved. You... Read More

With Covid19 affecting us all and confining many of us to our homes, how are you staying active? Here is an idea for your students, you, your family & friends :- Alphabet Fitness Bingo – 35 days of workouts for home.   Click here for resources for the Alphabet Fitness Bingo This resource is available on the Keeping Kids in Motion website It’s a great website that offers lots of info that’s easy to read and provides great guidance. Here’s a link to the page... Read More

Dear all, This has been a difficult decision but in light of recent events we have decided to suspend all PE Association Events & Competitions, initially until 3rd April and the Easter break, further decisions will be made dependant on how the situation with Corona Virus develops. We appreciate that this will disappoint some students and staff who have been working towards events, however, after consultation with some school heads, PE leads and PE Association Board members it seems to... Read More

Parents say wellbeing in school is more important than academic results New research, carried out by YouGov for the Youth Sport Trust, reveals parents’ appetite for schools to focus on young people’s physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing. The representative poll of over 2,000 UK adults also found that the majority of parents with children aged 18 or under see a strong link between positive wellbeing and schools prioritising PE, school sport and physical activity. It comes as the... Read More