Studio You Live Event: Change the way girls see physical activity
Calling all PE and PSHE teachers!
Did you know that only 36% of girls, compared to 57% of boys, say they enjoy taking part in sport and exercise? As we know, physical activity brings many benefits: better focus, boosted confidence and feelings of self-worth but only 44% of girls are meeting the Chief Medical Officers’ sport and physical activity target of 60 minutes or more a day.*
At Studio You, we’re on a mission to get more girls moving, and help every girl, regardless of background and ability, enjoy physical activity and PE.
For the past three years, we’ve been bringing the energy and ambition of This Girl Can into schools across England with our free online video lessons.
On the 1st of May, we’re taking things to the next level with an exciting, free to access, Studio You live broadcast event for years 7-11.
Hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Swarzy at Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, in association with the Central London Careers Hub, we will be bringing together an expert panel of diverse and relatable voices to lead a live, informal conversation to help change the way girls see being active in school and beyond.
The panel will include representatives from This Girl Can, Nike, and more, who will all bring expertise and personal insight to share with students on the day.
The live broadcast event will:
- Inspire and help your students to understand how physical activity and PE can positively impact their mental wellbeing, as well as their overall learning and engagement in school.
- Recognise the varied experiences of girls when it comes to physical activity and PE.
- Share practical advice from our expert panel discussing the ways girls can enjoy exercise and PE.
- Help break down misconceptions and barriers that stop girls getting active.
- Give students the opportunity to participate in an interactive question and answer session with our expert panel.
- Help your students discover that you don’t have to be super sporty to start exercising. You can do it for fun, friendship or to try something new. There’s something for everyone.
The live broadcast will start at 11:15 AM and run for approximately 30 minutes so making timetable arrangements in advance is advisable.
Ahead of the live event:
- Tell your students about the event – it’s set to be full of insight and inspiration and students of all genders are welcome to attend.
- Invite your students to prepare questions that you can pose to the panel during the live broadcast. You may need to do this in advance by allowing girls to submit questions to you anonymously, as some topics such as physical activity and periods may cause students to feel uncomfortable.
How to watch:
- Register for the event now. Simply click the video thumbnail or the ‘Register now’ button at the top of this page and follow the on-screen prompts to register for the free broadcast.
- On the day, tune in from your classroom and live stream with your class or chosen group to participate.
- Watch on demand after at a more convenient time if you’d prefer.
Sign up today, share with your colleagues and help us get every girl moving.
Please note, the broadcast will cover themes relating to puberty, such as period education.
What is Studio You?
Studio You is a friendly planning partner for PE teachers. A product of countless conversations with young girls and teachers, it’s a PE teaching tool designed to help girls experience the joy of getting active. Featuring a range of free video lessons that deliver on the core curriculum, it works like this: simply choose from individual lessons that focus on areas like building resilience and confidence or pick from our readymade schemes of work that focus on learning specific disciplines and skills. From yoga and dance to boxing and combat, you’ll find something for absolutely everyone.
Discover more about Studio You here.
*Active Lives Children and Young People Survey, Academic year 2022-23 Year 7-11