Physical activity is very beneficial for all children. Exercising is not only good for children’s health and well-being, but it also plays a key role in their development and learning.

 

Thanks to physical activity, children and adolescents can improve their self-esteem, develop social relationships and learn to overcome their limitations.

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These three elements are essential in to help children live an autonomous and independent life, which in the case of children with special educational needs and disabilities is especially important.

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The benefits of physical activity for our children and young people:

- Increases balance, both physically and mentally

- Promotes sociability and integration

- Improves the ability to concentrate

- Stimulates and motivates

- Promotes teamwork

- Positively affects their daily lives

 

Thanks to the cycle of continuous learning through exercise, children are better able to develop the ability to take the initiative and overcome their daily obstacles and fears.

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Exercising intensifies the development of physical and mental skills in children and young people with disabilities and is not only beneficial to themselves but to their families too. Many parents and carers fear that their children may be at risk of injury while performing physical activities, but nothing could be further from the truth: with activities adapted to their abilities, the benefits are significant.

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Fit For Life Centre

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The complex consists of the Liz Neale Hall and Stephen Miller Centre, comprising an inclusive physical development and wellness centre with changing and shower facilities.

 

This new complex allows the Academy to deliver a high quality, inclusive physical development provision and also community development by working closely with our partners Gateshead Kestrels (Community Disability Sports Club) and Smile Through Sport.

 

Cedars Academy Trust has taken a lead role in the development of inclusive Physical Education and Sport within education and the community since being awarded Sport College status in 2006 and a Youth Sport Trust (YST) ProjectAbility initiative in 2014.

 

Cedars Academy Trust have had a substantial influence in the development of inclusive practice within sport and PE both locally and at a national level.

 

Our new complex allows us to have an even greater impact on the number of young people who access our support and expertise. This is something we are committed to and are immensely proud of.

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