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The Learning Exchange Library

SPORT AND PE This page links to material that offers advice and guidance on how sport and PE extra-curricular activities can improve health and other outcomes for children and young people.

UK physical activity guidelines   The Department of Health's guidelines contain detailed factsheets for different age groups.

Using the Olympics to inspire   An article offering ideas on how the values of the Olympic Games can be used to get kids involved in sports, after-school activities and in other lessons.

Youth Sport Trust resources and advice

Engaging young people from faith communities in PE and sport out of school hours
This guide from ContinYou, Youth Sport Trust and Sporting Equals describes the six most common religions in Great Britain, explains how these might affect sporting activities, and suggests ideas for overcoming possible challenges.