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GET STARTED – ACTIVE SCHOOLS 9
Four approaches to physical activity
Active Schools is not a physical education resource. Its
focus is to provide information and ideas to increase
physical activity through cross-curricular and
co-curricular approaches.
Physical activity can be done anywhere, at any time
and with little or no equipment. Physical activity is not
just exercise and sport. It includes playing, walking
to school, washing the car, and other recreational
activities such as skating, hackey sack and skipping.
Teachers do not need to be specialist physical
educators, sports coaches or even physically fit to
improve the provision and effectiveness of physical
activity for students. There are many ways to do this.
In this section, we outline four complementary
approaches. They include:
> meeting the existing requirements of the
curriculum
> introducing physical activity into learning and
teaching programmes
> providing physical activity opportunities outside of
class time
> encouraging students to walk to school, or to
cycle, skateboard or scooter, rather than being
driven.
Suggestions for cross-curricular, co-curricular and
at-home activities are on pages 11 to 12 and 38 to 39.
“A strong relationship between
curriculum and co-curricular
programmes will enhance both
learning and involvement in physical
activity experiences. A supportive
environment, which creates a culture
of involvement with the school, will
encourage children and young people
to remain involved in physical activity
at key transition points.” – PENZ 1
1
PENZ 2004, A SPARC-commissioned report to inform the policy
document Sport and Physical Activity in Learning Communities:
Towards 2012