Ridicule from classmates and abuse from teachers: the joy of PE at school

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Emma Beddington on how PE lessons can shape lifelong beliefs around physical activity ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

PE teachers learn lessons from virtual learning to improve in-person instruction

Despite the recent challenges of students’ learning physical education in their bedrooms, some lessons gained from virtual courses will enhance in-person instruction for many. With most students ...
The Conversation

Physical education is important for academic success – here’s how it benefits kids’ cognition

There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in UK schools during the last academic year compared to 15 years ago. This is concerning, given how important PE and physical ...
Opinion

There are two kinds of people: those who enjoyed school PE lessons – and the rest of us

The horror of sports lessons put three in 10 of British 50 to 65-year-olds off exercise for life. I wish I’d known sooner that movement can feel so good, writes Emma Beddington ...

My not-so-fond memories of school PE lessons

AT MY state comprehensive school there were some pupils who would do anything to miss PE. At every lesson there was always a ...
BBC

Do you enjoy PE lessons at school?

PE lessons are a chance to get active, try out new sports and have fun with your classmates. However, it seems that not everyone feels the same about them. A new study suggests that millions of older ...