The importance of sport for wellbeing
In today's fast-paced world, sport and physical activity are crucial for the health and wellbeing of young people
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Fostering mental and physical health in schools
Children spend a considerable part of their time in school which provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on their physical health and general well-being. Discover these innovative projects and initiatives and get inspired.
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Pupil success is more than just academic achievement. A holistic approach to education includes nurturing the mental and physical health of pupils, and research indicates that this greatly influences their overall development and educational outcomes.
Back to school in September for the European Week of Sport
The European Week of Sport is back in 2023 for the 9th time. From 23-30 September, a number of activities to encourage everyone to #BeActive will be on offer.
Let’s get active at school! New healthy lifestyle initiatives
A new school challenge by the European Commission and a toolkit by UNESCO put physical education and healthy lifestyles in the spotlight.
Sports Students as Mentors for Boys and Young Men (SSaMs)
The SSaMs project aimed to improve boys’ and young men’s educational attainment and prevent early school leaving via gender-sensitive mentoring and sports. The rationale of the Erasmus+ programme was that many sports personnel already provide mentoring to boys around health and social issues but lack training to do so effectively.
Two major sports campaigns kick off on September 23
In addition to the European Week of Sports, a new, two-year campaign – HealthyLifestyle4All – will be launched in autumn this year.
I Am a Champion: a campaign by the Jordan NSO to “get students moving”
Starting from March 2020, children’s lives were limited to the confines of their home, and freedoms formerly taken for granted – such as staying active – became daunting tasks. Madrasati (Jordan’s National Support Organisation) addressed our topic for August by launching a campaign to help children “get moving” and restore their physique and fitness before they head back to school.
The new physical education paradigm
The role of physical education as a key ingredient for a healthy lifestyle is widely recognised. This new physical education paradigm emphasises health and learning activities that promote lifelong practice rather than focusing on the sport alone. However, it is necessary to ask if there is scientific evidence that physical education positively affects students’ learning and health promotion. Professor Adilson Marques of the University of Lisbon shares his views.
Physical education: is it just about keeping students fit?
Physical education (PE) benefits students not just in terms of fitness and health, but also in terms of ability to perform and understand physical activity, which has long-term advantages. Because of its numerous benefits, the promotion of physical activity has received increased attention at European level. In this article, we will discover four exemplary and inspiring initiatives in physical education.