Sport England Research in Secondary Schools
Sport England research reveals how to create an inclusive PE environment in secondary schools
Sport England, in association with Sheffield Hallam University, Youth Sport Trust, Activity Alliance and Association for Physical Education, has shared key insights taken from its Secondary Teacher Training (STT) programme. The research explores how secondary schools can adopt inclusive practices and incorporate student voice to provide a better PE, school sport and physical activity (PESSPA) environment for students.
The research also talks about the importance of activity in schools, with a view to the benefits it has on the mental health of young people. According to Sport England:
- More active students report an average happiness score of seven out of 10 (compared to just five out of 10 for less active students)
- Almost three-quarters of students (69 per cent) agreed that being active helps them build resilience
- More than half (62 per cent) agreed that it helps them make healthier life choices
- More than half (59 per cent) said it improves their mental wellbeing
- Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) said it improves their mood
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