'Embedding Physically Active Learning' workshop

How can you get children engaged in learning, improve their concentration, increase their confidence, make concepts easier to understand and raise attainment?

Get them up and on the move.

Not only is physically active learning proven to facilitate learning, it also boosts physical activity and reduces sedentary time.

And looking at the current picture of children and young people’s health and wellbeing, this is crucial.

• 3 million children and young people now do less than an average of 30 minutes of physical activity a day
• 94,000 fewer children and young people are active compared to pre-pandemic levels
• The number of children with a probable mental health disorder has increased from one in nine in 2017 to one in six in 2021

It’s vital we create accessible, engaging and inclusive opportunities for children and young people to be active. Physically active learning is one way of doing just that.

But where do you start?

Take part in Andrew Stanton’s workshop at this year’s conference to find out.

What did the workshop cover?

In the workshop, you:

• Explored the latest research in physically active learning
• Understood the reasons why children benefit from physically active learning
• Took part in practical activities to implement in your setting

Who is Andrew Stanton?

Andrew is a former primary school teacher, having been both PE and maths lead. Now Programme Manager at Aspire Active Education, Andrew has been pivotal in the creation and growth of Aspire’s physically active learning programmes, Maths on the Move and English on the Move. 

Get your ticket for this year’s conference to discover how you can add movement into your lessons to raise attainment and increase activity levels.

Head over here to find out more about this year’s conference taking place on 17^th November in Birmingham.

Aspire:ED members get exclusive discounts!