Increasing physical activity and improving physical education at St Joseph’s Primary
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Authors
Stewart, Katie
Issue Date
2016
Type
Research Report
Language
en
Keywords (free text)
PE , behaviour , wellbeing , physical activity , feedback , early childhood education , primary education
Alternative Title
Abstract
Aim:
The aim was to improve fitness levels, increase motivation towards fitness, promote physical wellbeing, upskill staff members, reduce behaviour incidents, and ensure effective use of PE Premium funding.
Methods:
The participants in this development work are pupils, teachers, teaching assistants, external coaches, and parents. Methods used include: external coaches teaching alongside class teachers, progression maps, PE planning, 5-a-day physical activity programme, Wake up Shake Up, YMCA extra-curricular sports club, zoned playground, new equipment, and skills audit of teachers.
Findings:
Increased physical activity, new equipment and zoned activities have improved pupil motivation, enjoyment, behaviour and physical skills, as evidenced by log books, feedback and fitness testing.
Implications:
The findings suggest that increased a programm of physical activity, improved teacher subject knowledge, and provision of new equipment leads to improved teaching and learning, motivation, enjoyment, and behaviour.