Quick summary: In this article from ACHPER, Dr Amanda Stanec argues that it is the responsibility of the whole community to support and develop the physical literacy of our children. She states that physical literacy development is dependent on a variety of factors, including access, parents, schools and community setting. Stanec argues that facilities should be…
Quick summary Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – one of the most common behavioural disorders – is now considered to be treated through physical activity. Many of you (particularly teachers) will already be familiar with the term, but ADHD is usually characterised by inattention, impulsiveness and overactivity. This may impact on an individual through difficulty…
The Queensland Government has recently introduced a new grant program called ‘Get Playing Plus’ which is designed to help communities and councils to build much needed sports and recreation infrastructure. Get Playing Plus will assist councils and community not-for-profit sport and recreation organisations to identify, develop and deliver infrastructure projects that encourage more Queenslanders to participate…
According to a UK survey, 54% of children aged 11-16 admire sports idols for “toughing it out” and playing on while injured. They are often replicating this behaviour while playing sport, putting themselves at risk of a long term injury. 45% of the 1000 children surveyed were worried about being called “wimps” by their team mates…
Tennis Hot Shots! Thanks to a joint promotion by ANZ and Tennis Australia to increase young player participation in tennis, Tennis Hot Shots is hugely popular in kids’ sport at the moment. So how does it work? The courts are smaller, the racquets are lighter and the balls are low-compression so that don’t bounce too high.…
Quick summary: Swimming Australia is seeking a full time Community Sports Coordinator to be based in Melbourne. The position will include ‘assisting the General Manager, Community Sport & Stakeholder Relations in coordinating the delivery of the Community Sport Plan and the specific strategies and programs designed to increase participation and the reach of the sport’. Responsibilities:…
Quick summary: Sport Matters will be arrive in Brisbane on September 29 for the Inspire.Unite.Change Conference, which will focus on using sport as a positive tool for communities and development. The conference is a three day event, and boasts sports and development specialists from around the world, who will lead workshops and expert panels. The event will…
Quick summary: The upcoming Asian Games boasts 439 events and 36 different sports, including many non-western sports that seem to defy categorisation, and continually wow new audiences. The intriguing sports of Kabaddi and Sepaktakraw are probably unfamiliar to most westerners. One is based on holding your breath and chanting while tackling opposition, while the other uses amazing martial-art…
Quick summary: The WA government’s plans to privatise the TAB would threaten valuable community sport funding, according to the WA Sports Federation. Approximately 32% of current community sports funding is provided through TAB profits, funds that could be wiped-out if the state Government goes through with their planned sale of the betting agency. Although a final decision has…
If you’re looking for a new and interesting routine for your PE class or exercise regime, why not try this? Thousands of Chinese gym class members perform an elaborate exercise routine in near perfect synchronisation! The routine is made even more spectacular by the matching track-suits, and the inspirational ‘movie-soundtrack’ music. The result is quite amazing…