UKPE Newsletter January 2008

Welcome to the January edition of the UKPE newsletter!

Happy New Year! With a new school term comes some great new resources from Human Kinetics and in this issue we bring you the latest offerings from our PE division. Resources that will help to keep your pupils physically active for the coming year and beyond.

By now you should have settled into the new school term, after what was hopefully a relaxing and peaceful Christmas for everyone. In this first 2008 edition of the UKPE newsletter, we bring you the latest news in school sport, including the usual round-up of childhood obesity news and information on our appearance at the Youth Sport Trust 2008 Sports Colleges Conference.

 

Product of the month…

Athletic Fitness for Kids presents a conditioning programme that is designed to fully develop a young athlete’s physical skills, without dropout, injury or burnout. This book enhances athletic skills for young athletes using a fun, self-directed and self-tested system. Game like activities help young athletes develop seven key sport skills: Flexibility Coordination Balance Stamina Strength Speed Agility Developed by Scott Lancaster and Radu Teodorescu, Athletic Fitness for Kids includes drills, games and exercises that cover popular sports such as, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis. This book will maximise athletic potential and open doors to a lifetime of fitness and sport participation. PRICE: £9.99 (14.99 Euros) Read more!

Ensure physical activity is an integral part of your pupil’s lives

By now we are all aware of the childhood obesity epidemic we are facing. These days children are more reluctant to turn on a TV or play a video game, then participate in exercise. One way to help eradicate this growing problem of obesity is to inspire children to become more physically active. Fit & Active: The West Point Physical Development Program, has been developed at West Point – the academy that’s been educating U.S. military and political leaders for over 200 years. It is a practical, ready-to-use resource that will help you motivate your pupils to be more physically active. It includes the following features: The proven system, along with detailed strategies for modifying the approach for various ages and environments Activities and ideas reviewed by secondary school physical education teachers to ensure the suggestions are appropriate for secondary school pupils New ideas and information that will help you improve your school’s performance This comprehensive resource is easy to use, well illustrated, adapted for secondary schools and appropriate for a variety of groups. From this programme, pupils will learn leadership skills through sports and become motivated enough to make physical activity and fitness an integral part of their lives long after they leave school. PRICE: £19.50 (29.25 Euros) Read more!

Come and see us at the Youth Sport Trust 2008 Sports Colleges Conference

The Youth Sport Trust’s annual conference for Sports Colleges will be held at the Telford International Conference Centre from 31 January – 1 February 2008. This year Human Kinetics will be exhibiting at Stand 906, so if you’re attending the conference, why not come over and say hello? We will be on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have about our products and we will also have some great deals on offer too! The conference – aimed at representatives from Sports Colleges, Academies with a specialism in sport,and Local Education Authorities – will bring together key post-holders working in and around Sports Colleges with a focus on head teachers, directors of specialism and subject leaders. Entitled ‘Different Perspectives: Different Possibilities‘, the conference this year will examine the different ways we work both individually and collectively as part of our Sports College network to achieve personal and team success for all young people.

UK state school pupils lag in exercise league

State school pupils are spending far less time doing sport and other physical education than most of their European counterparts despite the burgeoning youth obesity crisis, according to research obtained by The Daily Telegraph. The findings – in a report to be published this month – show that Britain is languishing in 15th place or lower out of the 27 European Union countries in a range of league tables measuring time spent on sport in primary and secondary schools. The study suggests the lack of adequate provision is particularly acute in primary schools, with some five to 11-year-olds being offered only half an hour of physical education a week, the equal lowest tally in the EU, alongside Ireland. The Government claims that 86 per cent of schools are now meeting its target of providing two hours of “quality” physical activity a week – up from only 25 per cent in 2002 – though some experts say there are insufficient checks on the quantity or quality offered to validate this claim. The report by researchers at the Central Council of Physical Recreation follows parliamentary answers published showing that 14 per cent of five to 16-year-olds – about 900,000 pupils – are missing the two-hour target. The data suggest that, overall, British pupils do, at best, half as much physical exercise in the curriculum as their contemporaries in the French system, many of whom enjoy four hours per week of physical exercise. The Telegraph, 7th January 2008 Read the full story…

Study finds commercialism harms Britain’s kids

The increasing commercial exploitation of children is fuelling a rise in bullying, obesity and depression among Britain’s youngsters, according to a recent study. The National Union of Teachers warns that children must be “protected” against increasingly sophisticated marketing and advertising tactics that present “several levels of danger” to young people. Companies are accused of routinely hiring child and consumer psychologists to “help them target children effectively”, with devastating consequences for the health and wellbeing of youngsters. The damning research is the most comprehensive analysis to date of the increasing impact of advertising on children. Youngsters are exposed to about 10,000 adverts every year on television, in addition to hundreds of “pop- ups” on the internet. The average 10-year-old is aware of between 300 and 400 different brands. Companies, including some that market popular foods, are identified in the report as firms that have used marketing strategies that may be “damaging”. The Telegraph, 12th December 2007 Read the full story…

New junk food advertising ban begins

A total ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drink products around TV programmes for under-16s has come into force. It extends similar restrictions already in place for shows aimed at children under 10 years. The new curbs affect commercials for food and drink products high in fat, salt and sugar. The measures were developed by the communications regulator Ofcom in response to rising levels of childhood obesity in the UK. The extended ban applies to food and drink adverts around all programmes of particular appeal to children under 16. Sky News, 1st January 2007 Read the full story…

Teaching good habits to last a lifetime

Evreux in Normandy is at the forefront of a French programme to prevent childhood obesity. This quiet town has been running the scheme for three years. It has now been adopted by 127 French towns, and has even spread to Spain. The UK Government is also said to be interested in the scheme. France is deeply worried about its children getting fat. This image and food-conscious nation has seen a rise in both childhood and adult obesity. Data on childhood obesity is sketchy, so it is difficult to know just how serious the problem is – but there is a consensus that it is now a major concern. The programme is called EPODE and its main focus is on primary school children. BBC News, 4th January 2008 Read the full story…

Middle class parents fuel child obesity with Nigella-style fatty ‘celebrity’ recipes

Middle-class parents are fuelling obesity by feeding children as young as two with fatty and sugary recipes inspired by celebrity chefs, a doctor has warned. Dr David Newsom, consultant paediatrician at Ealing Hospital, West London, said: “I see parents using celebrity recipes that recommend rich sauces, but toddlers need very simple food. Mothers are making these buttery sauces. Toddlers aren’t only missing the opportunity to get exercise when they sit for hours in front of the television, they’re also being encouraged to eat by adverts His comments came as a Cabinet Office report warned that children eat only two and a half portions of fruit and vegetables a day – compared to the recommended five. They also consume more fatty foods and sugary drinks. It concluded: “Children are probably the most vulnerable and at highest risk of future diet-related health, such as diabetes. Children’s diets are proportionately worse than adults’ and the future of children’s health is of particular concern.” The Daily Mail, 3rd January 2008

Academic News December 2007

Welcome to the December edition of Academic News. The end of the year has crept up on us again, and the festive season is well and truly in full swing. In between all the Christmas parties and end-of-year preparations we hope you make time to read the last Academic News of 2007, as it is a cracker!

In this issue we have all the latest news on sport, research and the London 2012 Olympics, including a story which reveals that fitness is more important than weight in middle-age. Good news for all, as you can enjoy that extra mince pie or two over Christmas (as long as you get to the gym in the New Year!).

Enjoy the Christmas break and we look forward to bringing you more fantastic news and products in 2008.

Wishing you a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year!
All at Human Kinetics

Product of the month….

The leading textbook for undergraduate exercise physiology courses is back in a brand new fourth edition, and is now better than ever! Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition introduces the field of sport and exercise physiology and presents the complex relationship between human physiology and exercise, in a format that is more comprehensive for students than any comparable text. Renowned authors, Jack Wilmore and David Costill add the expertise of W. Larry Kenney to bring a fresh perspective to this edition, with additional features including: A new easy and accessible layout. Key points and key terms highlighted in each chapter and key terms defined in the glossary. Review boxes scattered throughout each chapter to remind students of the major points presented. A comprehensive glossary and thorough index. A list of common abbreviations and a list of conversions. Also included in this new edition is the FREE Online Learning feature, which includes an Online Student Guide and an Online Instructor Guide. Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fourth Edition stands alone as the best, most comprehensive resource framing the latest research findings in sport and exercise physiology PRICE: £47.00 (70.50 Euros) Read more about the book!

Understand the factors that increase vitality in old age

People are now living for longer and that longevity is increasing far more rapidly than previously predicted. Today’s young men are now expected to live to a staggering 91 years old! As life expectancy continues to increase, so does the need to understand the factors that increase health and vitality in old age. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging applies the science of exercise physiology to an analysis of the aging process and identifies the positive effects that regular exercise can have on longevity, delaying specific diseases, decreasing morbidity and increasing quality of life. In this book practitioners who work with older adults will find helpful features, which include programming recommendations in each chapter to help translate the science into practice and an appendix offering easy access to forms and assessments, including a Three-Day Nutritional Assessment form and a Client History form. In addition to this, student readers will find these helpful features: Chapter-opening outlines offer quick reference to topics Chapter-ending questions for self-study and reflection Numerous tables and figures to reinforce chapter concepts and add visual or statistical information References to provide additional opportunities for reading and research with selected books, articles and websites With this text, students and professionals will grasp the advantages of appropriate physical activity for the elderly and learn how to safely administer exercise programmes that contribute to the increased health and quality of life for older adults. PRICE: £41.00 (61.50 Euros)

Inspection Copy Policy: Notice of Change

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University Launches Perform Sports Injury Clinic

The University of Hertfordshire has just launched Perform Sports Injury Clinic, which will offer support to local athletes competing in all types of sporting events. Perform Sports Injury Clinic is open to all members of the public and is able to prevent, assess, treat and rehabilitate sporting injuries. Treatments are based on the latest scientific evidence and research, and with access to state-of-the-art facilities. The clinic is staffed by fully qualified sports therapists, and the University’s best graduates, improving their employability in an increasingly competitive market. Naomi Butler, Lecturer in Sports Therapy at the University, explains: “Even the most minor of injury can have a significantly negative impact on sporting performance. Early intervention and comprehensive rehabilitation are essential in order to achieve optimal healing and prevent long term deficits. Our graduates will tailor treatment regimes to the individual athlete, ensuring that they are able to return to full sporting function in the shortest possible time.” Perform Sports Injury Clinic offers services including injury prevention programmes, sports massage, electrotherapy, manual therapy, and sport-specific rehabilitation and exercise therapy. Visit www.herts.ac.uk Medical News Today, 25th November 2007

Fitness ‘is more important than beating obesity in middle age’

Fitness is more important than thinness in retaining mobility, strength and balance in old age. Middle-aged people who do half an hour’s vigorous activity three times a week are half as likely as the sedentary to suffer physical decline and impaired mobility as they get older. “Use it or lose it” was the message, said Dr Iain Lang, of the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, who, with collaborators in the United States, studied data on more than 10,000 people aged between 50 and 69 for up to six years. Importantly, he said, the benefit of exercise was enjoyed regardless of body mass index. All groups roughly halved their risks of physical decline by doing exercise – so that a fit obese person did as well, or better, than a thin, unfit one. “Some people take up exercise and then give up when they don’t lose weight,” Dr Lang said. “This research shows that you get important benefits from exercise even if it doesn’t help you lose weight.” The Times, 10th December 2007

Exercise ‘reduces risk of dementia’

Having a healthy body leads to a healthier mind, reducing the risk of clinical depression and dementia in later life, new research has showed. Scientists at Bristol University have found that physical exercise can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment, dementia or Alzheimer’s in older people by between 30 and 40 per cent. Studies were carried out on 17 subjects aged 70 or above, who were observed for between five and 21 years, and all showed a reduced risk of these mental health problems. At a British Nutrition Foundation conference, evidence that exercise was vital for psychological well-being, mood and self-esteem was also highlighted. In Britain today, one in six people suffer from mental health problems at any one time. However, only 35 per cent of men and 24 per cent of women undertake 30 minutes of exercise at least five times a week, as recommended by the Department of Health. However, only 35 per cent of men and 24 per cent of women undertake 30 minutes of exercise at least five times a week, as recommended by the Department of Health. The Telegraph, 7th December 2007 Read the full story…

London 2012 outlines plans for Education Programme

London 2012 unveiled plans for a wide- ranging education programme to the education sector. Launching in September 2008, the programme will run alongside the Cultural Olympiad between 2008 – 2012 in primary and secondary schools, colleges and Higher Education institutions. Speaking to an audience of 150 education professionals, with more logging on to a simultaneous webcast, London 2012 Chair Seb Coe was joined by Jim Knight, Schools and Learners Minister at the Department of Children, Schools and Families to announce progress so far and reveal future plans. In his speech, Jim Knight announced details of the revised Citizenship curriculum for secondary schools, which will draw inspiration from the 2008 Beijing Games and London 2012. It includes the ‘Who Do We Think We Are’ week, run in association with the Royal Geographical and History Societies. This three year programme will run in the summer term of 2008. Other initiatives announced include a commitment from London 2012 Sustainability Partner EDF Energy to provide substantial grants for schools to undertake sustainability programmes and improve their sustainability credentials. They will also work with London 2012 to provide online resources including Geography, Science and Citizenship materials which will link in to the national curriculum. London 2012, 7th December 2007 Read the full story…

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