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Educational Resources Events Management National Governing Bodies of Sport National sports organisations Other useful contacts Professional subject organisations Relevant Publications Schools Sport & Fitness Training Sports Clubs Universities & Colleges Yoga Youth Clubs Educational Resources A-Level PE Online Study Guide http://www.humankinetics.com/ALevelPhysicalEducation/osg/index.cfm The A-Level Physical Education Online Study Guide offers extension activities, focus activities, applied chapter reviews, additional information and illustrations and multiple choice questions to help students study A-Level Physical Education. You'll also find further reading lists, useful website addresses, an equations list, essay tips and a glossary, whilst a variety of test tips are provided on the home page to help you get through the course. Covers All Exam Boards! American Sport Education Program http://www.asep.com/ ASEP is committed to improving amateur sport by encouraging coaches, officials, administrators, parents and athletes to embrace the 'athletes first, winning second' philosophy and by providing the education to put the philosophy to work. Association for Physical Education (afPE) http://www.afpe.org.uk The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is committed to being the UK representative organisation of choice for people and agencies delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education in schools and in the wider community. Education UK website http://www.educationuk.org The Education UK website is the British Council's official website for UK study opportunities, providing course listings,information and features about all levels and areas of UK study. European Physical Education Association http://www.eupea.go.to The European Physical Education Association (EUPEA) is an umbrella organization of European Physical Education Associations. It was founded in 1991 in Brussels in order to promote more and better physical education (PE) all over Europe. EUPEA seeks to do this in cooperation with the national PE associations and by working with appropriate governmental and non-governmental organizations. Fitness for Life http://www.fitnessforlife.org/ Fitness for Life is a comprehensive programme designed to help teens take responsibility for their own activity, fitness and health and to prepare them to be physically active and healthy throughout their adult lives. This programme includes America's best-selling student textbook and a complete set of integrated teacher and student resources, including Web support. Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) http://www.sta.co.uk STA is a leading UK educational charity which is dedicated to building safer, healthier and better skilled communities, particularly in the aquatic environment. We have recently launched a new Pool Safety Award which has been designed specifically to equip school staff with essential rescue and first aid skills for dealing with poolside emergencies when supervising school swimming activities. The European Virtual School http://eunbrux02.eun.org/portal/index-en.cfm The European Virtual School is a site funded by the various ministries of the EU for European Teachers and maintained by European Teachers. The Physical Education area provides resource materials, discussion fora and other items that are relevant to PE professionals. Back to top Events Management Events Northern Limited http://www.eventsnorthern.co.uk Events Northern Limited is a vibrant event management company based in Preston, Lancashire. Events Northern produces a variety of conferences and events across the North of England and has a particular interest in health related issues. Back to top National Governing Bodies of Sport IntoSport.org.uk http://www.intosport.org.uk/ Nottinghamshire's Sporting Website. Aimed at those who Play, Coach and Run Sport, intosport promotes over 550 local Clubs, 300 Courses and provides advice and information. Sport England http://www.sportengland.org Sport England's objective is to lead the development of sport in England by influencing and serving the public, private and voluntary sectors. Its aim is:
Sport Scotland http://www.sportscotland.org.uk Sport Scotland is the national agency dedicated to promoting sporting opportunities for all Scots at all levels, whatever their interest and ability. Everything it does is driven by three visions:
Sports Council for Wales http://www.sports-council-wales.co.uk The Sports Council for Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and recreation. It is the main advisor to the National Assembly on all sporting matters and is responsible for distributing lottery funds to sport in Wales. UK Sport http://www.uksport.gov.uk UK Sport (the United Kingdom Sports Council) focuses on high performance sport at the UK level with the aim of achieving sporting excellence on the world stage. Back to top National sports organisations Association Football The Football Association (FA) http://www.the-fa.org The FA exists to develop and promote the game to men and women, boys and girls, of any race or creed, throughout the country, under the over-arching vision of 'using the power of football to build a better future'. Athletics UK Athletics Ltd http://www.ukathletics.net UK Athletics focuses on three key elements:
Badminton National Badminton Association of England (BAofE) http://www.baofe.co.uk The BAofE offers information about the game, coaching courses, runs tournaments from county to international level and markets all levels of the game in England and worldwide. Baseball & Softball Baseball Softball UK http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com Baseball Softball UK is the Managing Agency for the British Baseball and Softball Federations, and carries out membership and financial administration, game development, business development and internal and external communication on behalf of both sports. Cheerleading UK Cheerleading Association http://www.abc-ukca.co.uk/ A channel for health & social education through cheerleading to all young people regardless of sex, class, creed, culture, race or physical limitations. Cycling British Cycling Federation http://www.bcf.uk.com British Cycling is committed to competition cycling at all levels, from the structured development of grass-roots cycling, through the provision of effective cycle coaching, to the implementation of the Cycling World Class Performance Programme. Fencing British Fencing Association http://www.britishfencing.com/ Football Football Foundation http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/welcome The Football Foundation is a unique partnership funded by The F.A. Premier League, The FA and the Government. The Foundation is the UK’s largest sports charity. The Foundation is playing a key role in revitalising grass roots sport, investing in parks, schools and playing fields and harnessing the power of the game within communities, to promote education and social inclusion. Gymnastics British Gymnastics http://www.baga.co.uk British Gymnastics is the only recognised governing body for the sport of gymnastics within the UK. Under the overall description of gymnastics lie the individual disciplines and activities including acrobatics, aerobics and trampolining. Netball All England Netball Association (AENA) http://www.england-netball.co.uk AENA works to provide quality support to enable people of all ages and abilities to enjoy netball through a player centred programme of activities for participation, development and excellence. Rugby Football League The Rugby Football League http://www.rfl.uk.com The official website of the Rugby Football League site offers a diverse range of information, including a selection of exclusive official RFL merchandise. Rugby Union Football (RFU) Rugby Football Union http://www.rfu.com Established in 1871, the RFU's mission is to promote, foster and govern rugby in England for the benefit of all and be world leaders through excellence, in every aspect of the game. Squash Squash Rackets Association (SRA) http://www.englandsquash.com The SRA is responsible for the organisation and promotion of squash in England and also contributes to the work of the World Squash Federation in the overall regulation of the world game. Table Tennis English Table Tennis Association http://www.etta.co.uk Tennis BritishTennisParents.com http://www.britishtennisparents.com BritishTennisParents.com is a website for parents of junior tennis players. The site has been developed by Judy Murray, Daniel Thorp and Paul Dent in collaboration with the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association). BritishTennisParents.com will help parents make the best decisions for their children. It sets out what junior players need to do to maximise their potential in terms of training, coaching and tournament programmes, overseas competition, match analysis, nutrition, injury prevention, fitness for tennis and much more. Tennis Tennis Ireland Coaches Association (TICA) http://www.tica.ie/ Formed in 1992, The Tennis Ireland Coaches Association (TICA) informs and represents the tennis coaches of Ireland in all matters relating to the game. The association is affiliated to Tennis Ireland, working closely with the games National Governing Body. Tennis The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) http://www.lta.org.uk The LTA's responsibilities cover all aspects of tennis in Great Britain from promoting the game to newcomers to running major international tournaments. Triathlon British Triathlon Association http://www.britishtriathlon.org Back to top Other useful contacts British Olympic Association (BOA) http://www.olympics.org.uk The BOA is responsible for sending Team GB to Olympic Games and managing the team. Active Living Partners http://www.activeliving.info The mission of Active Living Partners is to help adults adopt and maintain physically active lifestyles. Our premier course, Active Living Every Day, teaches people skills they need to realistically fit physical activity into their daily lives. Adrenaline Sports Directory http://www.adrenalinesportsdirectory.com American Football Verband Deutschland http://www.afvd.de/ The German American Football Association British Cheerleading Association http://www.cheerleading.org.uk The British Cheerleading Association (BCA) is the national governing body for Cheerleading in Britain. BCA is a non-profitmaking voluntary committee based organisation, dedicated to the promotion and advancement of Cheerleading as a respected athletic discipline and sport. British Paralympic Association (BPA) http://www.paralympics.org.uk The BPA is the organisation responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing British teams which compete at the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) http://www.ccpr.org.uk The CCPR is the umbrella organisation for the national governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK. Its aim is to promote, protect and develop the interests of sport and physical recreation at all levels. Dancing Times http://www.dancing-times.co.uk Established in 1910, Dancing Times is a monthly magazine enjoyed by dance enthusiasts, professional dancers, teachers and pupils worldwide. It features national and international coverage of ballet, contemporary dance and music theatre performances, and includes topical reviews, dancer profiles, and articles by the foremost writers on dance history, design, music, training and education, while young readers can enjoy and contribute to their own section. ePitch Soccer News http://www.epitch.co.uk/ ePitch is the latest football news website on the Internet; dedicated to giving football supporters a quality experience while browsing the latest news on their club. ePitch features customised news pages on over 500 professional teams from around the world. Find a Football Referee http://www.oneshort.co.uk/ Hundreds of football referees details and availability. footy4kids http://www.footy4kids.co.uk footy4kids provides a wide range of free resources for youth soccer coaches: drills, games, practice plans, 'how-to' guides and articles on all aspects of soccer coaching. There is also a lively soccer coaching forum. International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) http://www.iaaf.org The official website of the world governing body for track and field which provides news, calendar and results, world rankings, statistics and extensive links. Move Beyond http://www.movebeyond.net Move Beyond is a personal and professional development company. Amongst our wide range of services we offer leading coaching and training programmes in the fields of: health & fitness, sports performance, and weight loss. Each high quality programme addresses both the psychological and physiological aspects of achieving success in each of these areas. Northern Ireland Karate-Do Wado-Kai (NIKW) http://www.irishkarate.com/ The federation is a member of the sports council reconised governing body for karate in Northern Ireland. Official Israeli Frisbee Players Site http://www.frisbee.co.il/EnglishVersion/default.htm The purpose of this site is to get all you Frisbee players out there connected, it is a portal for Disc sports information. It is aimed at all disc players and for players at all levels and fields - Ultimate, Freestyle, DiscGolf and more. Physical Education and School Sport (PESS) http://www.qca.org.uk/pess/ The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is currently working with schools (primary, secondary and special) and partnerships across England to explore and develop ways of improving the quality of PE and school sport (PESS). The key aim is to investigate the difference that high quality PE and school sport can make to young people and the impact that this has on their schools. Visit the website for more information including guidance for teachers, subject leaders and managers. Pure ProActivity http:\\www.pureproactivity.com Mobile Personal Training and Lifestyle Management: Helping ProActive People get in-shape, both physically and mentally. FEEL the difference! Sports Coach UK http://www.sportscoachuk.org Sports Coach UK, formerly the National Coaching Foundation, aims to develop coaching and coaches within the UK. Sports Media http://www.sports-media.org An education-related web site - is an interactive PE tool developed and maintained by an international association of university professors and teachers - which provides: interactive learning, lesson plans, links, tips, drills, activities, articles and other teaching aids for teachers, students, athletes, coaches and instructors interested in sports and physical education. Sportsmatch http://www.sportsmatch.co.uk Sportsmatch is the government's grass roots sports sponsorship incentive scheme. It is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through grant aid from Sport England and administered in England by the Institute of Sports Sponsorship. Tennis At The Net http://www.tennisatthenet.com Tennis website offering drillbook for coaches with 250 drills plus other books published by LTA/PTR coach John Hoskins. Sign-up for FREE monthly Tennis newsletter featuring drills, fun games better doubles and much more! Women's Sports Foundation http://www.wsf.org.uk The Women's Sports Foundation is solely committed to improving and promoting opportunities for women and girls in sport at every level. Its vision is to pursue and promote opportunities for women and girls in and through sport. World Kurling Club http://www.worldkurlingclub.com The site for the World Governing Body of New Age Kurling, an exciting new sport that can be played competitively by able and disabled people. Back to top Professional subject organisations British Heart Foundation National Centre for Physical Activity and Health http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/ Our task is to identify ways of promoting initiatives that will stimulate more people to take more activity as part of everyday life. Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) http://www.culture.gov.uk DCMS has policy responsibility for museums, galleries and libraries, the built heritage, the arts, sport, education, broadcasting and the media and tourism, as well as the creative industries, the Millennium and the National Lottery. English Federation of Disability Sport http://www.efds.co.uk EFDS is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. Qualifications and Curriculum Authority http://www.qca.org.uk The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority is a guardian of standards in education and training. We work with others to maintain and develop the school curriculum and associated assessments and to accredit and monitor qualifications in schools, colleges The Department for Children, Schools and Families http://www.dfes.gov.uk/ The Department for Children, Schools and Families leads work across Government to ensure that all children and young people, stay healthy and safe, secure an excellent education and the highest possible standards of achievement, enjoy their childhood, make a positive contribution to society and the economy and have lives full of opportunity, free from the effects of poverty. Back to top Relevant Publications School Sport magazine http://www.schoolsportmag.co.uk School Sport Magazine is a new national magazine aimed at celebrating the sporting achievements of pupils, schools and teachers around the country and discussing the issues that surround the wonderful world of school sport. The full-colour magazine is distributed to 25,000 schools, teachers, coaches and administrators around the country and is published six times a times at an annual subscription cost of only £20. Sport-IQ Magazine http://www.sport-iq.com/ Sport-IQ Magazines are the student and teacher resources for Theoretical PE. Sport-IQ produces two online magazines for 14-16 PE and 16-19 PE. The magazines offer a fresh, lively approach to sporting issues and 'bring to life' theories of academic Physical Education and Sport by relating them to the current world of sport. Articles feature Olympic medallists, elite sports performers, leading coaches and the world’s top sports teams, linking the academic specification of Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Training, Sports Psychology, Skill Acquisition, Sociological/Cultural and Historical Aspects of Sport. This offers the students articles they can relate to in order to understand difficult academic theory, while also providing teachers with new initiatives to make their lessons more interactive and enjoyable. Created by a team of experienced physical educators, Sport-IQ is published each term and will increase every reader's knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Physical Education. Back to top Schools Arrowvale Community High School http://www.arrowvale.worcs.sch.uk Arrowvale Community High School website with some excellent PE study pages. Wycombe High School http://www.whs.bucks.sch.uk/ A bright, colourful website with a PE Department homepage. The school currently offers GCSE PE in Years 10 and 11 which leads on very well to A level Sports and PE. Back to top Sport & Fitness Training Oarsome Sport & Fitness http://www.oarsomefitness.co.uk Oarsome Sport & Fitness is the premier company for all your fitness needs. Whether you are an elite athlete looking for specialist training advice or Jo Bloggs looking to use exercise to help you improve your quality of life, Oarsome Sport & Fitness can help. The fully qualified and experienced sport scientists and fitness consultants at Oarsome Sport & Fitness can tailor a training programme of support to meet your specific needs and budget. Back to top Sports Clubs Chelmer Cycling Club http://members.aol.com/chelmercc The Chelmer Cycling Club is based in Chelmsford, Essex, and has around 130 members. We have our own indoor training facilities, so our members can 'train in the rain.' Our fully trained and registered coaches work with local schools to encourage young people into our sport. We are always looking to form more links with schools that want to extend their sports activities. Colinthians FC http://www.solihull-online.com/colinthians.htm We are an open age football club based in Solihull near Birmingham International Airport. We are members of the Birmingham & District Amateur Football Association. See our web page for further details. Lancaster Cycling Club http:\\www.lancastercc.co.uk The present Lancaster Cycling Club was founded back in 1934 and membership varies from year to year but is usually in the 80's. Members ages range from 10 to 80 years and female representation, although still low, is growing yearly. The Franken Knights American Football http://www.franken-knights.com/ We have youth and senior programs which promote American Football in Germany. Warwickshire Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Association http://members.tripod.co.uk/wsrpa A site for target shooters in Warwickshire can find out what's happening and what's on offer, opportunities for competition and coaching. For prospective shooters there is clubfinder. West Midlands Regional Target Shooting Squad http://members.tripod.co.uk/wmrtss The West Midlands regional centre of excellence for pistol and rifle shooting. We offer training, coaching, and competition in ISSF rifle and pistol shooting. Back to top Universities & Colleges Institute of Youth Sport http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/sses/institutes/iys/pages/about.html Established in 1998 with funding from John Beckwith, the Institute of Youth Sport is a research and development centre which draws together staff with a common interest in the welfare, education, performance and development of young people participating (or being encouraged to participate) in sport and physical education. Online Education Center http://www.hkeducationcenter.com/ Human Kinetics' Online Education Center is a great way for institutions to enhance their Sports Science offering cost effectively in some of the more specialised disciplines, for which an attended course may not be feasible. You'll find over 30 courses available, covering a wide range of subjects from teaching group fitness to asthma and nutrition. Courses consist of an online study guide, which directs the student through a series of learning experiences to help them understand and use the course content, and in some cases supplementary student resource materials including printed texts, videocassettes and CD-ROMs. We're sure that you will agree our courses are great value for money, too - starting from only £23! The Academy for Physical Education of Amsterdam (ALO-Amsterdam) http://www.alo.hva.nl/ The Academy for Physical Education of Amsterdam The Academy of Sport, Physical Activity and Wellbeing - London South Bank University http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/ The Academy of Sport, Physical Activity and Wellbeing at London South Bank University consists of the academic and non academic units of sport within the University as well as the Sport England funded London Active Partnership and a number of National Governing Bodies including the Rugby Football Union and English Table Tennis Association. By working together, sharing resources and expertise, the Academy is developing into a hub for sport and wellbeing in the capital. The Academy runs various sport related courses from Foundation Degrees to Post Graduate study and has a large sport, exercise and nutrition research portfolio. The Academy also runs a series of open days, workshops and other initiatives in conjunction with local schools and colleges to inform potential students about sport and physical activity, sports science and University life. UWIC School of Sport, PE and Recreation http://www.uwic.ac.uk/sspr/ Within the field of sport and physical education, UWIC is the recognised centre of excellence in Wales. Throughout its fifty year history the School of Sport, PE & Recreation (formerly the Department of Physical Education) has built an international reputation. Back to top Yoga Yoga Pages http://www.yogapages.co.uk/ The UK's premier online yoga resource, helping you to maintain and develop your yoga practice. Use YogaPages to make new friends through the Yoga Discussion Forum, keep a Yoga Journal, post your pictures on the Picture Gallery, and keep up to date with Yoga News. YogaPages also has a Directory of Yoga Teachers and details of Retreats & Holidays world wide, aiding your future yoga path. Back to top Youth Clubs The Downside Fisher Youth Club http://www.downside-fisher.org The Downside Fisher Youth Club supports socially excluded children and young people from Bermondsey and its neighbouring areas, and helps them to fulfil their potential as capable, confident young adults through a structured programme of sporting, artistic and recreational activities. Back to top 
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