Active Learning: Beyond the PE lesson

Alison SturlaJon Smedley

What is the point?!!!

RationaleHEALTH: • First generation in history to have a life expectancy less than their

parents www.designedtomove.org

• By age 7, half of all UK children are not achieving the recommended amount of physical activity - Physical Activity declines by 40% (boys) and 50% (girls) between the ages of 8-12

CMO report: ‘Start active, Stay active’

COGNITION / UNDERSTANDING:“Practical activities underpin pupils’ understanding” Mike Atkin

ENGAGEMENT“Boys don’t like reading”“Mathematics remains a source of anxiety and trepidation for a large

number of children. They associate the subject with being ‘clever’ and often show little resilience.” Ben Ashby

ACTIVITY HOW / WHEN?

Mindfulness/calming

Core/posture/strength

Warming up/energising

Curriculum Focused

Challenges?

Solutions• Active Literacy / Active Maths

• Action Science – Loughborough University: non-sedentary behaviours

• Nike Active Schools