What is the LTAD model and should you be using it?
Long-term athlete development (LTAD) represents a big shift in the way sport is delivered. But what is it and should you be adopting it? Advertisements
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All posts tagged: Physical Activity
Can ability grouping in PE improve children’s physical activity?
Finding effective ways to teach children physical education can be tough. Ability grouping in PE is a big talking point, but is it effective?
What is physical literacy and why is it important for children today?
Understanding physical literacy is now essential for P.E. teachers worldwide. But what is physical literacy and why is it so important?
How to measure and reframe sedentary behaviour and physical activity
Sedentary behaviour and physical activity measurement, what are the best measures to take? Do we have a fundamental problem in our approach to measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour? Is this negatively impacting our attempts to understand these behaviours and find effective interventions?Â
Should we be using fitness testing in schools?
The use of fitness testing in schools has long been a topic for debate. Although already quite common in most secondary schools, its purpose, value and place in the curriculum remain under question. So, should we be using fitness testing in schools?Â
Sedentary behaviour: Where do we stand? Free webinar
This webinar will provide an overview and update of the epidemiological, experimental and intervention research on the topic of sedentary behaviour.
How can extracurricular school sport get more children active?
In the last decade youth sport participation has declined greatly. How can extracurricular school sport get young people motivated to be physically active?
Should we re-frame how we think about physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement?
The measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour is fundamental to health-related research policy and practice. However, there are well-known challenges to these measurements.