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Enhancing School Opportunities for Physical Activity

Promote physical activity in secondary schools with designated activity zones, equipment lending schemes, and skilled leadership opportunities. Improve health, social dynamics, and academic performance. Welsh Baccalaureate and Curriculum integration.

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Enhancing School Opportunities for Physical Activity

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  1. The Objective • To help secondary schools create opportunities for Physical Activity at break times. • To achieve 5x60 • To create solutions where pupils access school transport • To utilise an opportunity • To create opportunities for skill development including leadership. • Funded through 5x60

  2. How will schools achieve this? • Equipment lending schemes • Designated activity zones • The In the Zone Crew

  3. Equipment Lending schemes

  4. Schools may choose to consider… • The use of an equipment store • The role of the In The Zone crew • Collation of usage information • Registers • Putting stamps in school planners • Rewards feeding into the school reward system

  5. Activity Zones, How can school spaces be used effectively? • Multi Activity • Fitness • Ball Games • Skipping • Paired activity • Quiet Zones • Table top games

  6. In The Zone Crew • Trained sports leaders (ideally)

  7. Possible In The Zone Crew Rota Possible Active Break leader Rota 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 7 and 8 Buddy 9 and 10 Tennis Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Sports hall Storage shed Monday Court Storage Tennis court Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Sports hall Tuesday shed Sports hall Storage shed Tennis Court Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Wednesday Concrete 2 Sports Hall Storage shed Tennis Court Concrete 1 Thursday Friday Concrete 1 Concrete 2 Sports hall Storage shed Tennis Court Schools may choose to consider • In the Zone Crew rota • Providing training for younger pupils and involving them in roles outside of leading i.e.: running the equipment lending scheme. • Introducing an ‘In the Zone panel’ to consult with pupils, promote and evaluate.

  8. Support for schools

  9. The Senior Management Team (SMT) For a member of SMT, another member of staff and the 5x60 officer. The module will explore… • WHAT is In the Zone 2 • WHY should we introduce it in our school • HOW do we go about setting up In the Zone 2 • WHAT if we meet some challenges and problems? • HOW can ITZ operate with the constraints in our school? (timings, supervisory staff, catering, space issues) • WHAT happens next?

  10. In the Zone Crew Module In House Delivery In addition to SLA’s • By the end of the module, In the Zone Crew will be able to: • Explain the purpose of In the Zone 2 at their school • Explain the role and responsibilities of the In the Zone Crew • Apply the skills of a sport leader in the context of In the Zone 2 • Team working • Motivating and supporting participants • Positive behaviour management • Safe play and activity • Safe equipment • Explain how they can keep the playground fresh

  11. Activity Booklet • A range of activity ideas that can be used: - By the In the Zone Crew - By pupils - Across other 5x60 activities

  12. Application • Criteria • 5x60 school • Already offers Sports Leadership awards (SLA) • The whole school is committed to developing this concept. • Identification of staff with responsibility for the development of ITZ2.

  13. Implementation • AT SMT workshop schools will receive: • Manual • ITZ Crew Module • Activity Booklets • ITZ 2 Stamp

  14. Contribution to whole school agenda Welsh Baccalaureate National Curriculum Active Young People In the Zone 2 Skills Framework KS2-3 Transition 14 – 19 Pathways Healthy Schools

  15. Rawmarsh Community School, Rotherham, has been successful in developing an active break programme, the impact of the provision of lunchtime activities is outlined below:- • more pupils are engaged in a variety of structured and creative activities before school, during lunchtime and after school leading to health benefits • Confident pupils with leadership qualifications and management skills • A decrease in bullying and social exclusion • Youngsters with improved attention span leading to higher attainment levels • Positive relationships between pupils and staff • A safer environment • More time spent in engaged learning • Improved punctuality • Improved attendance

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