Northern Warwickshire Physical Activity Project

An exciting project is due to start this term within primary schools in northern Warwickshire, to upskill teachers, providing new ways to get their pupils active.  Research shows that 1 in 3 children are overweight by the time they leave primary schools (Public Health England). Also, that increased activity in children leads to increased academic performance, happier more motivated and confidence pupils as well as stronger school engagement.

The project aims to upskill teachers in how they can create more active lessons, specifically in maths and English, giving young people the opportunity to become more active in lesson time. Also, there will be an opportunity for pupils and teachers to attend a resilience workshop run by Youth Sport Trust Athlete Mentors with the aim of encouraging understanding of physical activity and how it relates to wellbeing. This will enthuse both staff and pupils to become more active.

The pilot project is in partnership with North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth Area Analysis Group, Youth Sport Trust and Warwickshire Education and has been funded by Think Active.

If your group of schools would like to discuss a similar opportunity or for more information, please contact Emma.Sadula@coventry.gov.uk