Reader in Children's Physical activity and Health @Uniofbradford and Co-Director @caerbradford
England, United Kingdom
Based in Spain
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Wow- what a way to close the #wspa2024 conference. A power panel discussion with @AnnaChalkley @karenmilton8 @JuanaWillumsen @NatalieLander1 talking about all whole-school physical activity. Superbly hosted by @itsrichwilliams @ISPAH @WHO @hepaeurope @TransformUsIPAN
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@karenmilton8 challenging common beliefs about beliefs about the role of walking busses and school streets. #wspa2024
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@karenmilton8 doing an excellent job of showcasing the role of policy in supporting whole-school physical activity at #wspa2024. #policy we need to understand what policy is and what it does and does not do.
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@JuanaWillumsen presenting the @WHO school physical activity and healthy school toolkits at #wspa2024
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@DrSallyBarber keynote on the @JoinUsMovePlay whole-system approach to physical activity - specially revealing the complexity and scale of the evaluation. @BiBresearch @wolfsoncahr #wspa2024
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Excellent presentation by @ZoeHelme1 on assessing the effectiveness and implementation of @We_Are_CAS in Bradford. Great to see Zoe’s PhD studies presented all together. We need to understand effectiveness at all system levels.
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#wspa2024 has started. Dr’s @EvanSluijs and @NicoleKNathan kick off the research day with two engaging talks on the effectiveness and implementation of school-based physical activity
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Pre-conference Research and Evaluation (17 June)
💥 3 international keynotes
💥 4 highlighted talks
💥 5 seminars
💥 Panel debate
Don't miss out! Booking closes 31st May.
Limited tickets remain
#wspa2024
wspa2024.co.uk
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Main conference 18/19 June
We have 8 internationally leading #WSPA case studies.
✅ Creating Active Schools, UK
✅ CSPAP, USA
✅ Joy of Moving, Italy
✅ Schools in Motion, Estonia
✅ Schools on the Move, Finland
✅ SEFAL, Norway
✅ SWITCH, USA
✅ TransformUS, Australia
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Main conference 18/19 June
Keynotes from
✅ The World Health Organization
✅ Members of Parliament
✅ Department for Education
✅ Sport England
✅ Heads teachers
✅ National sport/ PE organisations
✅ International academics
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Main Conference 18/19 June
For 1st time, we will gather international educational partners to collaborate & discuss whole-school physical activity.
7 keynotes
8 int case studies
10 workshops
2 panel discussions
2 co-production/ networking sessions
wspa2024.co.uk
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Exciting line-up of keynote speakers at the Int Whole-School Physical Activity Conference #WSPA2024
17 June: Pre-conference research & eval w/shop
18-19 June: Main conference
lineup below
Booking closes 31 May
wspa2024.co.uk
📍Uni of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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💥 BREAKING NEWS #WSPA2024 💥
18-19 June 24
New Keynote: Matthew Hopkinson
Deputy Director of Life Skills at the Department for Education
National policy update on physical activity, school sport & PE.
Booking closes 31 May
Limited 3day tickets
wspa2024.co.uk
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School staff- especially teachers, are a key part of the system in creating effective whole-school approaches to physical activity. I am looking forward to attending this workshop at the #WSPA conference in Bradford, June24 to learn more
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Looking forward to delivering my keynote at the #WSPA conference. Drawing on cross-European learning on shaping education systems to support whole-school physical activity programme delivery, book tickets: wspa2024.co.uk early bird deadline 29th March 5pm (GMT)
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Why not join me at the international whole-school physical activity conference in Bradford, June24. #wspa2024
Early🐦 tickets
2-day main conference (18/19 June): £200
3-day main conference + pre-conference (17-19): £325
Programme & registration at wspa2024.co.uk
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Hear from PhD students why you should attend the #WSPA2024 Whole-school #PhysicalActivity conference.
Early bird tickets are priced at £200 for the conference (2 days) or £325 for the conference + pre-conference (3 days)
Programme & registration at wspa2024.co.uk
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#wspa2024 programme is live. 8 keynotes, 8 intl. case studies, 85+ presenters from 20+ countries & 5 continents. The world’s first intl. Whole-school #physicalactivity conference for policymakers, practitioners and researchers. Early bird deadline 29 Mar. wspa2024.co.uk
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#wspa2024 programme is live. 8 keynotes, 8 intl. case studies, 85+ presenters from 20+ countries & 5 continents. The world’s first intl. Whole-school #physicalactivity conference for policymakers, practitioners and researchers. Early bird deadline 29 Mar. wspa2024.co.uk
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#wspa2024
International whole-school #physicalactivity conference
Bradford, UK, 17-19 June 24
The team is sorting the 100+ presentation submissions from 20 countries across 5 continents. Good blend of policy, practice and research
Don't miss out wspa2024.co.uk
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Whole-school physical activity conference Presentation submissions close in 10 days! 18/12@5pm
Open to teachers, school leaders, locality stakeholders, national organisations, policy makers and research.
Submission info here: wspa2024.co.uk/conference-su…
Reach out if you need support
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@hepaeurope project on cross-european understanding of whole-school #physicalactivity, needs of beyond school stakeholders. @jadelynnemorris leading cross-europe meeting showcasing current insights & countries who have contributed so far. #wspa2024 @WHO
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#wspa2024 conference booking is now live
2-day ticket price £200 (Conference 18/19 June24)
3-day ticket price £325 (Conference and pre-conference 17/18/19 June24)
Presentation submissions open until 18th December- looking for research, policy and practice wspa2024.co.uk
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It is great to see @We_Are_CAS cited as a good practice example in the recently released @worldheartfed policy brief on physical activity world-heart-federation.org/n… #wspa2024
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Whole-School Physical Activity Conference
@UniofBradford
Are you a teacher, educational partner, policy maker, or researcher who wants to share your work?
Submit your presentation here: wspa2024.co.uk
Deadline: 18th December@5pm GMT
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🚨WE HAVE LAUNCHED🚨
International Whole-School Physical Activity Conference, bringing together practitioners, policymakers & researchers invested in #WSPA2024
wspa2024.co.uk
Hosts: @UniofBradford @YorkshireSport @wolfsoncahr.
Location: @UniofBradford
17-19th June 2024
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Save the Date! 17-19 June 2024 in Bradford - the inaugural international whole school physical activity conference with opportunities to attend and/or present. Stay tuned for website launch 1 Nov and register interest here bit.ly/3Z6HvwY #WSPA2024 #PESSPA
Save the Date! 17-19 June 2024 in Bradford - the inaugural international whole school physical activity conference with opportunities to attend and/or present. Stay tuned for website launch 1 Nov and register interest here bit.ly/3Z6HvwY #WSPA2024 #PESSPA
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Great to recieve copies of the new @We_Are_CAS brochure today. Want to know more about how to co-produce effective whole-school physical activity approches? why not join our webinar on Wednesday 29th March@ 12pm (UK time). from initial conception to national rollout.
Please join us!
@We_Are_CAS is hosting a knowledge exchange #YoHPAKE webinar to showcase the evidence-based & practice driven school improvement tool and what it means for you.
📅29th of March
⏲️12:00-13:30 (UK time)
Sign up 👇yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/e…
#CreatingActiveSchools
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@GeirKResaland consistent message from active school conference. Bottom up and top down support required. We need co-development with teachers and researcher to create effective approaches supported by policy and finance.
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Great to see the Finnish Ministry of Education funding The Finnish Schools on the Move programme- research and practice.
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Want to hear more about the @We_Are_CAS whole-school physically activity programme? and broader research on the 24hr movement guidelines? Check out this recording for a recent @aiesep webinar recording. CAS talk commences @25:46
youtu.be/3Odnh2_XVzA?t=1548
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@Gabriella_Mcl @ISPAH highlighting the need for implementation science in school based physical activity. #ispah2022
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@We_Are_CAS arrives in Denmark. Looking forward to presenting on all things whole-school physical activity @skoleidraet conference this afternoon
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Pls RT, Interested in implementation of whole-school physical activity/ PAL? Join us @ACTivateEu conference in Bergen, Norway 21/22 Nov 22. We are looking for presenters from policy, practice & research- submit your talks here before 19 Sep forms.gle/XA47u37XfA1GcMMdA
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Great opportunity to showcase @We_Are_CAS at the @BradfordOppArea celebration today. Looking forward to the next five years and beyond being part of Alliance for life chances #ALC22 @CAERBradford
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@ZoeHelme1 talking about ripple effect mapping #REM with @We_Are_CAS in Bradford from @JoinUsMovePlay @MyLivingWell1
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Want to see how @We_Are_CAS can make a difference to your school(s). Watch this video vimeo.com/669986708 10/14
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We used the @designcouncil #doublediamond approach to co-develop the framework. interested, watch the video youtu.be/7JLbjqJArYU or read the paper ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art… on how the framework was developed 2/14
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Watching #ENGvNZ today gave a chance for reflection. 3yrs ago, in the @YorkshireCCC pavillion, 50 school practitioners, researchers and policy makers designed the @We_Are_CAS framework. We could never have dreamed how much impact @We_Are_CAS would have since conception.1/14
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Sad news to hear @SueBarkerTennis the voice of tennis broadcasting is stepping down from hosting Wimbledon 22. A true broadcasting legend.
Some of Europe’s (&Brazil 😀) brightest minds on physically active learning coming together to co-produce a five year plan for the region at the @ACTivateEu international pal congress #activateyourclass . Led by @AnnaChalkley
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Dr Vic Archbold from @Carnegie_Sport leading an international debate with policy makers, practitioners and researchers at the @ACTivateEu international congress on physically active learning. #PAL #activateyourclass
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@jounikallio & @JespervonSeelen rocking the @ACTivateEu stage. Top down policy approach (Denmark) vs government supported bottom up approach (Finland). Who won…. You decide #activateyourclass
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Interested in #physicallyactivelearning #PAL ? Follow the international congress today and tomorrow @ACTivateEu and #Activateyourclass
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@steslo93 presenting on the need to embed #PAL in teaching practice at the international congress on #PAL #Activateyourclass excellent job buddy! 😀
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#BSA22 great to see @NiallO7Brien @christolsonHT from @church_prim win the @MyLivingWell1 award for active schools. True systems working, supported by @JoinUsMovePlay @We_Are_CAS @bradfordmdc @UniofBradford
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@waynejacobs22 opening The Bradford Sports Awards. #BSA22 . Looking forward to an inspirational evening.
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A privilege to hear @edwardtimpson present @afpe request for PE as Core subject at today’s #Westminsterdebate. Proud moment to hear former @Carnegie_Sport student and now MP @kimleadbeater talk eloquently & passionately about School sport, PE, PA & @We_Are_CAS
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Looking forward to supporting @afPE_PE tomorrow for a #westminsterhall debate on #PE as a core subject. @suewilkinson13 @We_Are_CAS
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Interested in whole-systems intervention evaluations? Read this excellent article by @DrJNiffHall to learn about the @Sport_England @JoinUsMovePlay process evaluation of a complex whole-systems physical activity intervention with multiple levels and 15 different workpackages.
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@ianmarkholmes presenting to teachers across Europe on top tips for #PAL at the launch of the @ACTivatePAL teacher training curriculum.
@ActivatePAL are excited to announce the launch of the new European #physicallyactivelearning teacher training curriculum. You can access the activateyourclass.eu web portal and download your copy of the curriculum activateyourclass.eu/wp-cont…
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Further, the curriculum draws on a unique "learning journey" that was developed through interviews with 18 global PAL pioneers. The learning journey presents the many components that are required to support teachers to adopt and implement PAL (paper under development)
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The curriculum is underpinned by the latest research evidence on teacher behaviours that influence the adoption and implementation of #PAL ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art… @IJBNPA
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Funded through ERASMUS+ strategic partnerships fund, six European partners and national teacher councils have been working over the last 18 months to develop the curriculum. @GeirKResaland @TuijaTammelin @DrHeatherMcKay @profjsalmon @JespervonSeelen @jounikallio @jadelynnemorris
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@ActivatePAL are excited to announce the launch of the new European #physicallyactivelearning teacher training curriculum. You can access the activateyourclass.eu web portal and download your copy of the curriculum activateyourclass.eu/wp-cont…
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A truly international effort (10 countires) co-led with @jadelynnemorris @GeirKResaland The first @activatePAL paper, behaviours that prompt primary school teachers to adopt and implement #physicallyactivelearning: a meta synthesis ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art… @DrHeatherMcKay
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Exciting to meet the #ACTivate team in Denmark to discuss the new #physicallyactivelearning teacher training curriculum (launch 23rd Nov) and development of free e-learning modules (launch Jan 2022) #PAL
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#CAS was presented at ISPAH2021 in an international symposium with @JBartholomew_UT @GeirKResaland @TuijaTammelin Amika Singh & Jorge Mota focussed on working with schools to create impactful and sustainblle approaches to physical activity video here: youtu.be/hdVm5RdoRt8
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After moving to @UniofBradford @JoinUsMovePlay @BTHFT @BiBresearch @CAERBradford we worked in partnerhsip with @YorkshireSport to develop an implementation framework. key to the success @ianmarkholmes @AlexOgden25 joined the team
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The #CASframework was developed by 50 stakeholders using an amended @designcouncil doublediamond approach. #CAS paper: ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art… and video: youtu.be/7JLbjqJArYU
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@leedsbeckett @YorkshireSport @PublicHealthEngland @twinklresources kindly supported the conference and framework development. youtube.com/watch?v=-lqfAStb…
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Calling all #teachers. Free online workshop on #physicallyactivelearning. Top tips from European PAL experts & share best practice. Also hear about the launch of the new free #ACTivate #PAL online learning. Tues 23rd Nov 6pm to 7pm. Please RT eventbrite.co.uk/e/191568495…
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Exciting: ACTivate #PAL #physicallyactivelearning virtual conference is now live. 23rd Nov, 2 sessions, 1) researchers and teacher trainers & 2) teachers. Introducing the ACTivate PAL teacher training curriculum, underpinning research and high-quality PAL practise. 1/3
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All systems go..@ianmarkholmes from @UniofBradford leading the first #creatingactiveschools workshop for @JoinUsMovePlay @MyLivingWell1 @CAERBradford . Over 50 schools in Bradford looking to create systems change for physical activity. @karenstansfiel3 @YorkshireSport @afPE_PE
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New to #CreatingActiveSchools? This video expains how the #CASframework was designed by 50+ stakeholders whose joint insight & expertise helped create the UK's first whole-school physically activity framework. Designed by the people- owned by the people. youtube.com/watch?v=7JLbjqJA…
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Thank you to the 50+ stakeholders who were invovled in developing the #CASframework and to our new partners who have worked hard on the implementation model since September, great to see this in action. @JoinUsMovePlay @YorkshireSport @wolfsoncahr @BiBresearch @UniofBradford
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@HuddlestonNigel this is exciting. It would be great to talk about how we are using the Creating Active Schools framework as part of @JoinUsMovePlay @Sport_England LDP in Bradford to successfully create systems change for physical activity in schools. youtu.be/7JLbjqJArYU
Schools could be measured on how much priority is given to physical activity and wellbeing @YorkshireSport @TheDanWilson @GHuddPE @ianmarkholmes @brainercise @AlexOgden25 @DarrenHuart @nigelh4 telegraph.co.uk/sport/2021/0…
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New Paper: MVPA in Primary School Children: Inactive Lessons Dominated by Maths and English.
All lesson segments inactive, maths and english dominate inactive morning lessons, ~10% children achieve >30MVPA in-school, Worringly 65% achieve <20mins.
mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/3/990
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Interested in knowing more about systems change for health and well-being in schools- follow @CAERBradford. and watch the CAS video youtu.be/7JLbjqJArYU or read the paper ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art…
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@Ofstednews it would be great if we could talk about the creating active schools work that is taking place @JoinUsMovePlay @BiBresearch @wolfsoncahr . We need to embrace wider opportunities than just PE&SS youtu.be/7JLbjqJArYU
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Got to say I love a motivational quote. This one pretty much drives my behaviour. Pretty apt for the current situation
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Sign of the day......discovered on our waterfall walk. Even with such humour, it appears that there are still “tossers” in the Yorkshire Dales!
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Calling all UK teachers, WE NEED YOUR HELP. We are developing a free European Wide physically active learning #PAL teacher CPD programme. We need insights from all; PAL novices to experts. Can you spare 10 minutes to complete the survey? leedsbeckettsport.eu.qualtri… #ACTivate
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2yr postdoc opportunity in #physicallyactivelearning @HVL_no with @GeirKResaland. located at the stunning beautiful Sogndal campus- check out the video youtu.be/usbVI3FXGEo closes 23 Aug
jobbnorge.no//en/available-j… Exciting 2yr postdoc with #SEFAL centre for #physicallyactivelearning @hvl_no #sogndal. Research pioneering #PAL teacher and headteacher training programmes with @GeirKResaland @brainercise @oysteinlerum. Closes 23/8
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First time back in the @JoinUsMovePlay office @wolfsoncahr since 9th March 2020! Great work by the team to make the building #COVID secure. Looking forward to the exciting challenge ahead to enhance physical activity for children and young people.
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I think the most important part though is as it was design by multiple stakeholders- it talks their language and therefore lowers barriers to adoption. We have a short video which pulls it together succinctly: youtube.com/watch?v=7JLbjqJA…
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Hi Julie. Were are using the #creatingactiveschools framework to support schools in Bradford and other areas of the UK. We need systems change, not Elastoplast interventions vimeo.com/410768901
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#wedfevents for more information the #creatingactiveschools framework, watch this short video vimeo.com/410768901 and access the paper here: ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art…
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@suewilkinson13 @afPE_PE asks to the government and the sector for the coming months to protect high-quality PA, PE and school sport #WEdFEvents
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@tphollingsworth keynote @ #WEdFEvents we need to enhance PE and PA in school following #Covid. The #creatingactiveschools framework might help create the much needed systems change vimeo.com/410768901
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Just finishised the 15 hour #nudgestock2020 marathon! Truly inspirational to learn from many world leading speakers. Lots of golden behavioural nuggets to implement in @JoinUsMovePlay . Thank you @OgilvyConsultUK brilliant effort
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trance I hear you say..... :-) check this out on Youtube youtube.com/watch?v=yEMt9esD…
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Code cracked and treasure revealed. Important that #screentime is managed during isolation. Set up a fun challenge to get your kids to earn theirs. Fills day with fun activities and no nagging to be on their gadgets. We also added in a sweet treat. Two happy boys #unlockthatbox
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Nearly there to unlocking the final #unlockthatbox inside the treasure awaits, just some general knowledge maths puzzles to solve.
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The cryptic crossword is proving challenging. The words are in, can you figure out the code for the padlock?
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Jigsaws complete. Secret hidden numbers found. Even worked out the order:’ a banger film release date. On to the cryptic crossword
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#unlockthatbox usually a new year tradition in our household. A series of clues, crack the code, open the box, a new clue and so on. Follow our journey today to get some ideas for you own game.
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@VicksRandall82 @Daniel_Bingham grt input. Perhaps article by Prof. D. Lubans- SAAFE teaching principals- might help guide home-based PA, PE and EX provision? Note, High active ≠ high-intensity EX. High-active means moving a lot in many different ways. ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art…
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@BorisJohnson please please wear are #2meter t-shirt in the briefing tonight. A powerful visual prompt to remind people to maintain two meters when undertaking necessary duties could really help stop the spread of #covid19
#2meters #covid19 draw 2 meters on your exercise t-shirts and for walking to the shops. We need visual stimuli when we are out to remind us to keep 2meters apart and stop the spread of #covid19. Play your part, create a t-shirt #savelives and keep 2 meters apart
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#isolation day 5. #PAL of the day: active timestables bingo. questions on one piece of paper, lots of answers on others. Then run, collect answer to question and come back and place it on your card. You can use this daily as an active alternative to @TTRockStars
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