'Troubling decline' in secondary school PE lessons
Summary
The Youth Sport Trust reports a significant drop in physical education (PE) hours in England's secondary schools, citing nearly 4,000 hours lost in the past year. The decline in PE hours contributes to fewer children meeting daily activity recommendations. The UK government plans to improve access to sports and PE for young people.Key Facts
- England's secondary schools lost almost 4,000 hours of physical education in the past year.
- Since the 2012 London Olympics, 45,000 PE hours have disappeared from school schedules.
- PE teacher numbers in England have decreased by 7%.
- 2.2 million children in England do less than 30 minutes of physical activity daily.
- Less than half of children (48%) meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity.
- The decline in PE hours is worst among 11-14-year-olds, with 2,800 hours cut and 347 teachers lost.
- Girls, children with special educational needs and disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds face the most challenges in staying active.
- The government is investing £100 million in sports facilities and programs to improve access to sports for children with special needs and disabilities.
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