New WHO-led study says majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk
WHO report, study is based on data gained from 1.6 million 11 to 17-year-old students.
WHO report, study is based on data gained from 1.6 million 11 to 17-year-old students.
Monitoring the levels of physical activity of more than 2,000 children from 57 primary schools across South West England, children are less active at 11 yrs than they were at aged 6.
Fit For Sport, the UK’s leaders in engaging and educating children and young people through physical activity, have revealed that a worrying 78% of primary school pupils across the UK measured through their Healthy Active Schools System (HASS) are failing to meet the recommended fitness levels for their age group.
A report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a fit and healthy childhood.
The usual focus on food and nutrition that underplays the vital importance of physical activity in addressing weight issues.
The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults, and include recommendations for pregnant women, new mothers and disabled people.
Nothing new, mainly about how the large organisations will spend even more money on schemes that are often ill monitored and evaluated.
A comprehensive, accessible and manageable document that will provide the impetus to determine how best to implement UK version to follow in September 2019 View the report
A report by the Association of Play Industries (API) reveals that children have never moved so little and points to substantial evidence that screens are a key reason.
This report is timely – and critical.
Daily movement, tailored to particular ages and groups of children, must be placed at the heart of the curriculum in order to support all aspects of learning, argues Sally Goddard Blythe.
A study examining the factors influencing childcare workers’ promotion of physical activity (PA) among children aged 0–4 years, a particularly interesting context because of the increasing number of children attending childcare....
Children with better-developed motor skills may find it easier to be active and engage in more physical activity (PA) than those with less-developed motor skills.
This case study argues for the consideration of an adult directed physical skills session as an approach to supporting boys learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage in England.
With a growing majority of the world’s people living in urban areas, cities have a crucial role to play in ensuring the health and safety of people worldwide.
A small scale movement project with a welcome added overview.
The MOVERS is a valuable resource for early years educational centres to use to evaluate and improve their practice and provision in the vital curriculum area of physical development.
An update on the 2017 version, what was recommended, what progress has been made and what is the current evidence. See the report www.rcpch.ac.uk
New education framework from New Zealand, very holistic and very comprehensive, well worth reading.
We had a very interesting week last week. Our favourite resources? A length of magic hose that I was given. I cut the end off and then tied it in a circle. It is soooo stretchy that it is like a bungee cord. Children have been...
Risky play in 1-3 yr olds in Norway, an unpublished PhD thesis from 2018.
Paper from McMaster University in Journal of Paediatrics.
Publications of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland 2016-12-03 Recommendations for physical activity in early childhood The Joy in Motion programme, aimed at increasing the level of physical activity in...
Some encouraging support for EY included on p.26
A recently published, useful government briefing paper.
APPG Report | December 2016 | PHYSICAL EDUCATION There are many recommendations flowing from this Report. This is a reflection of the work required to recognise the vital importance of physical education to health and to...
The pioneering ‘Learning Together’ scheme by the RCPCH and the RCGP advocates GP and paediatric trainees working side by side in order to share ideas and learn from each other.
hbsc & unicef | A league table of inequality in child well-being in rich countries | 2016 This Report Card presents an overview of inequalities in child well-being in 41 countries of the European Union (EU) and the...
HSCIC | 28 April 2016 Key facts In 2014/15, more than 1 in 5 children in Reception, and 1 in 3 children in Year 6 were measured as obese or overweight. Children in most deprived areas are twice as likely to be obese than...
JAMA Pediatrics | 2005 | Hillary L.
movingsmartblog | Gill Connell Hopscotch was one of my favorite games as a child and it still is today. In fact, Hopscotch proves one of my pet theories that (in most cases) what’s fun for kids is good for kids. ...
movingsmart blog | GILL CONNELL | CHERYL MCCARTHY AN INTRODUCTION TO WATER No matter the age, comfort and confidence in the water is a mandatory first step in achieving safety, relaxation, proficiency, and enjoyment in...
This film was made as part of a project at Rainbow Nursery which explored how children’s movement is integral to their lives and learning.
Acting Head of a Nursery School aimed to find out in a unique piece of research.
A team of Loughborough University academics have launched a new website that provides practical tips to help early year practitioners and parents feel confident in delivering physical development opportunities to children.
The Birth Injury Justice Center has compiled the most in-depth resources nationwide to help guide and serve all families affected by physical birth injuries.
f you want to find out about out of school clubs, and how to get started with setting one up, this is where you need to start.
Kids Run Free’s mission is to create fun, free and sustainable running opportunities for toddlers to teens, igniting their passion for physical activity and encouraging them to be healthier, happier and more confident.
Movement for Learning is a programme of specific exercises designed to be delivered to the whole class on a daily basis.
The Fred Rogers Center recognizes the prevalence and tremendous power of digital media and technology in the lives of children, families, and educators.
The two-day seminar takes place 21-22 November 2019 in Leeds, United Kingdom and will present the latest knowledge and insights on child poverty in western cities.
With Peggy Zeitler who is a distinguished Pikler Sensory Awareness trainer, integrating study of Eastern culture, experience with Gestalt Therapy and a long association with the Pikler Institute, including founding the European Pikler Association
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A principles based approach to supporting young children’s physical development, health and wellbeing, by Lala Manners.
With growing concerns over declining levels of school readiness and physical activity, this book outlines the importance of quality early movement experiences and explores the connection between poor early physical development opportunities and later difficulties in the classroom.
Book review of Practical Pre-School Books by Jo Blank.
A brilliantly simple, accessible – and sustainable – approach to supporting children’s physical development through outdoor play.
Since launching in April this year, the Activity Challenge has encouraged thousands of children aged 4-11 to get active.
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