Putting clocks back reduces play time
Outdoor play is a bigger factor in overall physical activity than other factors such as structured sport sessions and cycling or walking to school.
Month: November 2011
World Congress on Active Ageing
Held every four years, the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing will highlight the benefits and availability of physical activity and exercise opportunities for those entering old age, to those in the transitional phase and in particular, the needs of the oldest and frailest population.
Breathing Strong, the Easy Way to Perform Better
This free webinar will explain the many roles of breathing muscles in sport/exercise, how these vital muscles limit exercise performance and how specific breathing muscle training can overcome these limitations.
Improve your speed and agility
Get the best training advice, drills and programmes for optimizing athletes’ linear and lateral movements
A springboard to a lifetime of healthy activity for children
Completely updated with a great deal of new material, this book is the ultimate guide to a healthy future.
School Sport Matters Awards
A gala luncheon has been held at Twickenham Stadium to mark the seventh annual School Sport Matters Awards
Encouraging people with disabilities to experience physical success
Those involved in the care and development of individuals with disabilities, have both the opportunity and challenge to provide movement experiences that fit within the scope of each person’s abilities. Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out helps create physical activity options that encourage success by honouring the capabilities of each person under care. By suggesting ways that many familiar skills, games and activities might be performed, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offers opportunities for those with mobility challenges and disabilities to participate on their own terms. Price: £15.99 I €19.20 Find out more
Schools offered funding to plan 2012 events
Funded by the Department for Education, the ‘Plan your 2012’ scheme offers up to £8,800 to Get Set network schools which engage with other schools and build partnerships across their community.