Skipping4Schools Blog
Read all about our skipping news for schools
There's always got something exciting going on at Skipping4Schools... and to keep you informed, we like to publish news and events here to share with you.
If you have any news that you think we should be talking about, or any photos of recent coaching days with us, drop us a line here with a photo if you can and we'll get it up on the website. Look forward to hearing from you!
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5 ways to improve playground behaviour
Monday 12 September 2016 - Skipping helps children create games and self-challenging keeps playgrounds busy
How to Boost Physical Literacy in Your School
Skipping helps children discover more about movement and physical literacy and improve coordination
How we can teach lifeskills through PE - Engage, Inspire, Skip
Monday 10 October, 2016 - How we can teach lifeskills through PE - Engage, Inspire, Skip!
What does it take to make footballers give up football?!
Monday 31st August - How to make footballers skip
Physical literacy...how skipping can help movement skills
Monday 16 January, 2017 - Should there be more emphasis on physical literacy and basic movement skills for primary-age children?
New Year New You - this might help
Monday 2nd January 2020 - Use skipping to help build fitness as part of a daily workout
Etching Hill skipped up a storm!
Monday 1st December - A fab couple of days skipping in Staffordshire
Funding Boost for Primary School Sport
Wednesday 5th November - Primary school sport funding for a further year
Which is better, skipping or running?
Wednesday 8th October 2014 - Which form of exercise gives you the more intense workout, skipping or running?
National Fitness Day is on Friday 26th September - what will you be doing to join in?
Monday 22nd September - We'll be skipping in Shropshire this Friday, what will you be doing to join in on #NationalFitnessDay?
Using skipping as part of your tennis fitness programme
1st July, 2014 Using skipping as part of your tennis fitness programme and you can get match-fit + perfect your footwork skills in just five minutes consistent training a day
Should children be given PE Homework to combat rising levels of obesity?
Monday 28th April - Should children be given PE Homework to combat rising levels of obesity?
Have you seen our latest video testimonials from teachers?
Monday 14th April - See for yourself the success of our skipping days in schools
Are you using skipping as part of your weight loss programme?
Monday 7th April - You can use skipping as part of a health and fitness programme to help you lose weight and maintain control
Did you know that Halle Berry skips?
Monday 31st March - Halle Berry skips to maintain her health and to keep her diabetes under control
Did you know that Usain Bolt skips before major races?
Monday 17th March - Usain Bolt skips before races to keep his body in optimal competition mode
How does skipping deliver a full body workout?
Monday 10th March - Skipping is a great way to work out and keep your body in great physical condition.
Can you do Michelle Obama's skipping routine?
Monday 3rd March 2014 - Can you do Michelle Obama's skipping routine?
Which form of exercise gives you the more intense workout, skipping or running?
Monday 24 February 2014 - Which form of exercise gives you the more intense worksout, skipping or running?
Why is skipping perfect for HIIT?
Monday 17 February 2014 - High Intensity Interval Training - wonderful exercise for adults
Who was skipping in Russia this morning?!
Thursday 13 February 2014 - Skipping spotted in Russia this morning
Extra funding for Primary School Sport
Monday 10 February 2014 - Primary schools have sport funding confirmed until 2020
School Sport Funding
The Chancellor announces that school sport funding is to be maintained at current levels for a further year
Independent on Sunday - skipping is a fundamental improvement platform
Letter about fundamental movement skills, including skipping,and PE in schools
Using skipping as part of HIIT
Use skipping as your High Intensity Interval Training tool and you can get fit in just five minutes a day
Birthday presents for boys and girls
ideas for boys presents for birthdays, ideas for girls birthday presents...
October is Stoptober - use skipping...!
Skipping can help you get fit again after you've stopped smoking - try it!
An Olympic Legacy for our schools
What will the London 2012 Olympics leave as a legacy for our schools?
Skipping keeps me fit - any time, any place, anywhere
George is hosting guests at the London Olympics but hasn't forgotten to take his skipping rope with him!
Skipping for Dancers
Akram Khan, one of Britain's foremost contemporary dancers on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs
Skipping with Tonbridge and West Kent SSP
A close working relationship with the School Sports Partnership and great fun skipping in schools in and around West Kent and Tonbridge
Should there be more - or less competition in schools
Should there be more - or less competition in schools?
Skip4Life to skip for life
Monday 24 November - Set your community a'skipping with a Skip4Life project
Special Offer: Recommend a Friend!
Enjoy a special thank you when you introduce someone to our services...
Press Release - Manchester City Council
How Manchester City Council reported George's coaching day at Beaver Road Primary in Didsbury....
Healthy Week and a Healthy Year with Skipping4Schools
Monday 9th January 2017 - Start a skipping trend!
National Curriculum PE Targets
Wednesday 7 September, 2016 - Helping schools to meet National Curriculum PE requirements
Skipping for sports...
Monday 30th June - Regular skipping can really benefit tennis players as Serena shows...
Victorias Angels - Keep Fit Secrets
Skipping is a fundamental improvement tool when used as part of a fitness regime - even Victoria's Secret models know this!
 | Physical literacy - how skipping can help children and movement skillsJanuary 2017 |
 | Feeling blue? Why exercise makes us happyJanuary 2017 |
 | Healthy Week and a Healthy YearJanuary 2017 |
 | New Year New You - this might helpJanuary 2017 |
 | What do children say about our days?December 2016 |