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2024 #AusPlay data out today #data_tables_br_july_2023_june_2024" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/research/auspl… Top motivations for participating in sport and physical activity include fitness, fun, losing weight and being outdoors. @ausport #sport

As enrolments climb and urban spaces become more crowded, some Australian schools have been left with less play space per student than a prison cell theconversation.com/school-playgro… via @ConversationEDU #auspol

A big topic with rise of vertical schools & kids’ play getting squeezed. 8 ways to keep students active in small spaces theconversation.com/school-playgro… via @CharlesSturtUni @UTAS_ @ConversationEDU with @JessicaAmySears @VornC #PlayDay2022 #AllToPlayFor #physed

Important health findings from @UTAS_ @UTASHPE Richer schools' students run faster: how the inequality in sport flows through to health au.news.yahoo.com/richer-schools…

Thanks to those who have already submitted an abstract! If life got away with you, you still have a little time. The theme of the conference prompts us to be futures-focused, so let’s get our thinking caps on! #transformingHPE @AARE_HPE

For many kids, playing sport is about fun and connection. Good read via @theage - you don't have to play to win, and additionally you haven't failed if you lose. Focus on #sportparticipation is more important now than ever 🙌 #physicalactivity #HPE theage.com.au/sport/the-spor…

New research investigating the impact of social and educational advantage on participation and success in primary school sports carnivals @jephthomas @UTAS_ #edchat #pechat tandfonline.com/eprint/XCQBMRR…

#Free in May. Subjects such as Health & Physical Education can be marginalised in schools because they are construed as less important. How does this impact #HPE teachers? @VornC @dr_bph @Patterson_Kira @paulkeb1 @UTAS_ @UTASHPE @acereduau @SAGEeducation doi.org/10.1177/000494…

Call for ACHPER Australia Board nominations and ACHPER National Awards. Contact ceo@achper.org.au or your ACHPER State branch for the nomination papers for National Board and/or National Awards such as Fellow, Life Member, National Honour and National Service. Due 16th May, 2022!

My favourite intro to overarm throw activity - EARTHQUAKE, evolved today! Designed to get Ss thinking about forceful movements during the action. Ss wet their tennis ball at the drink taps and SMASHED in into the hoop! The splat gave instant feedback on force and accuracy!

How #sport can help young people to become better citizens #values theconversation.com/how-sport-can-… via @ConversationEDU @achpersa @ACHPERinc #TPSR

Tried out this instant activity the other day. The main focus being partner cooperation and teamwork. Still trying to come up with a name for this activity…. Thanks for sharing @TheHPEBlog #physed #wsdpe

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New paper exploring the links between health and physical education, sport and civics and citizenship education in Australia tandfonline.com/eprint/ZXUSJCT… #pechat #edchat #hpe #civiceducation #physed #citizenshipeducation #socialstudies #education @ACHPERinc

LORD OF THE DECK RINGS - soccer/fútol game. 2 teams on each side of the court w/ 10-15 cones behind them. Teams cross the midline, put ball in a ring, 3 JJs, then runs their ball to the other team’s cones. Puts ball in the cone and runs it back to their side. Repeat! So much fun!

Partner Hoop Challenge! Awesome instant activity

Good advice for year 10 and 11 students considering their year 11 and 12 subjects #physed #pechat #edchat #year10 #year11 #year12

For students interested in PE, there are lots of options to choose from. And if PE just isn't your thing, make sure you still get at least one hour of activity each day to weather the stress of VCE, write @CharlesSturtUni's @dr_bph + @VornC. bit.ly/3eVjD9G

😒 Physical education gets a bad rap. 💡 To be honest, I get it. There is a lot that needs to be done to convince the world that we are more than just "gym class" 👇 In today's Atomic Essay, I share what I wish everyone knew about quality #physed.