Tag: physical activity
Inclusive tennis
Abbie Probert wants to get more adults and children with SEND on court and playing tennis.
The benefits of participating in regular physical activity are...
Wellbeing and autism
James Beale on how people with autism experience nature-based exercise (NBEX)
Physical activity is good for us. It has physical and psychological benefits. Nature can...
Boyzone, bouncing and laughter
Therapeutic trampolining is a relaxed and playful resource, says Ange Anderson.
Trampolining is not yet a Paralympic sport, but tumbling, which is both a gymnastic...
Overcoming PE-phobia
Sport and PE can be a difficult subject for children with Special Educational Needs. They may love it or hate it but either way...
Martial Arts: a harmonious life and a job in fast food
Vickie Simos describes how regular martial arts changed three students’ lives for the better.
When I took up boxing and martial arts, I was looking...
Dyspraxia: positive moves in PE
Sally Payne explores how educators can help shape dyspraxic children’s attitudes towards physical activity.
Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD) affects movement and...
Why outdoor physical activity and play have a fundamental role in...
Vicci Wells discusses how schools have turned to outdoor-based activities – embedding physical activity into lessons.
Despite the varied and substantial benefits of physical activity,...
Support children to get their hands dirty this autumn, urges RHS
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are reminding people of the benefits of children getting their hands dirty this autumn, with gardening known to deliver...
Personal training for people with special educational needs and disabilities
Dermot Kavanagh discusses the benefits of personal training for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
If the last year has taught us anything,...
Study to look at ways of engaging disabled children in sport
A new three-year research project will seek to better understand the needs of parents and families of disabled children when it comes to accessing...
Book Reviews
Word Aware: Teaching Vocabulary in Small Groups for Ages 6 to...
The authors of this publication are Speech and Language Therapists, who have written the bestselling resource Language for Thinking, as well as Word Aware...
