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Time: 10 hours
Level: Introductory
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 Introduction Resource- In this unit, aimed at teachers of Physical Education, we begin by looking at some of the common misconceptions relating to fitness and activity levels together with accepted definitions of these concepts....
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| | 1. Myths and misconceptions
- 1. Myths and misconceptions Resource
- Physical education provides opportunities for pupils to be creative, competitive and to face up to different challenges as individuals, and in groups and teams. It promotes positive attitudes towards active...
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| | 2. How active should young people be?
- 2. How active should young people be? Resource
- Physical activity in childhood has a range of benefits, including healthy growth and development, maintenance of a healthy weight, mental well-being and learning social skills. It is particularly important...
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| | 3. The challenge of change
- 3. The challenge of change Resource
- …although we may be striving to turn a profession that has the inertia of a supertanker, as individuals each of us is a speed boat that can turn on a dime…
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| | 4. Encouraging physical activity
- 4. Encouraging physical activity Resource
- The proportion of children who were active for 60 or more minutes in 7 days in the last week was calculated. Overall, a higher proportion of boys than girls achieved the recommended levels – 70% of boys...
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