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Introduction to Rock-It-Ball

PGCE and School Direct PE trainee teachers were introduced to a new innovation when they took part in a Rock-it-ball workshop. Since its launch Rock-It-Ball has spread rapidly through schools in the UK and has also started to be adopted by colleges and universities.

The Global History of Sport in the Cold War

Professor John Nauright from the School of Sport and Service Management is to speak at The Global History of Sport in the Cold War; a two-day conference devoted to exploring the role of sport during the Cold War. The conference will take place at New York University from 23-24 October 2015. Find out more about…

Inclusive Sports Festival

Over 120 pupils from eight special schools in East Sussex attended an inclusive sports festival held at the School of Sport and Service Management in Eastbourne. The event was run and organised by PGCE and School Direct trainee Physical Education teachers

Cheerleading workshop

PGCE and School Direct trainee teachers were introduced to the benefits of teaching cheerleading in secondary schools as part of their induction programme and an artistic scheme of work designed to help them consider the possibilities of introducing new and exciting activities within the PE curriculum.

A sunny induction for PG students

The Sunshine Coast kept true to its name for the whole week as postgraduate students at the School of Sport and Service Management begun their induction programme. Course leaders designed an induction week that was both challenging, yet fun and inspiring. One of the highlights of the week was the sessions delivered by Dr Paul Frost

Zambia nursing awards

Sussex philanthropist Michael Chowen presented awards to students who completed the first paediatric nursing course in Zambia.

Power bike trials get going

The University of Brighton has been awarded more than £36,000 to trial a fleet of 20 power bikes. The Electrically-Assisted Power Cycles (EAPCs) will be for hire and will be available between the university’s campus in Eastbourne and the town’s railway station.

Rugby for schools

More than 200 pupils from secondary schools across East Sussex took part in a ‘Rugby 4 Peace’ festival run by the University of Brighton at its Falmer campus. The event was the culmination of a three-day international training programme with teachers, coaches and students from the UK, Ireland, Cyprus, The Gambia, South Korea and the…

Wheelchair Basketball Workshops

PGCE and School Direct trainee PE teachers took part in a three hour wheelchair basketball workshop at the School of Sport and Service Management. The programme run in conjunction with Albion in the Community

Inclusive physical activity workshop

PE and Dance students at the School of Sport and Service Management took part in a whole day of inclusive sport and physical activity as part of their preparation for their forthcoming school placements. The emphasis of the day was on equity and inclusion within the secondary school PE and dance curriculum.