Identifying and setting achievable and measurable goals is more likely to create a structured and motivating environment. But often it’s hard to find the time to sit down and actually do that. That’s where we aim to help.

Our ‘Studio You Planner’ is designed to support the lesson-planning process. Not only does it help teachers map out lessons for the term, but it encourages teachers to capture students’ opinions on what they’d like to do in PE. A valuable resource, when you consider that having a choice is something girls say would make them more likely to enjoy PE. And when you want to boost motivation, both you and your and students can revisit the planner to remind yourselves of the class’s accomplishments and goals.

Plus, our reflection tool can help everyone pause and reflect along the way: tracking achievements and recognising the impact of lessons can inspire everyone to keep pushing forward. 

Some girls like to play football, others don’t. Some like to dance, while others may prefer to practise yoga. Just as in many aspects of life, a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. So how do we find activities that interest every student?

Girls who don’t tend to engage in PE have told us that they prefer non-competitive disciplines. To cater to this and to encourage less active girls to get moving, on our platform, we focus on non-competitive activities, like combat, dance, and yoga.

And if you’re not as familiar with non-competitive activities, our discipline cards can be helpful, as they include a deep dive into each discipline. Also, thanks to our partnership with Activity Alliance, they offer movement modifications so that lessons can be accessible to all, no matter their ability.

We held our first ever live event in May 2024, featuring a panel of experts breaking down the common misconceptions around getting active. The event covered many barriers that prevent from engaging in physical activity and showing this to students can be a great way to help them feel represented.

A key barrier which came up was – surprise, surprise – periods. Periods are the number one reason girls shy away from PE. In fact, we know that as many as 7/10 girls avoid being active during their period.

A taboo topic, periods are a tricky obstacle when it comes to PE. Particularly when dealing with teenage girls who may not yet feel fully comfortable with their changing bodies. But here’s the deal: giving girls the right information and creating an inclusive environment in your classes is the way to go, and will help motivate them to participate.

That’s why, we teamed up with Bodyform, to create our period education resources. These resources are packed with practical tips on how you can support girls during their periods. From understanding menstrual cycles to busting myths and offering advice on speaking to students about periods, we’ve got you covered. Why not check them out.

Empowering girls to embrace PE takes some thoughtful goal setting, inclusive programme design, and smart motivation strategies. Focus on these areas, and teachers can spark a lifelong passion for physical activity among their students.

It’s the little changes that make a big difference. By building on existing approaches to PE, together we can get girls moving and enjoying physical activity more.

*Active Lives Children and Young People Report 2023-24, Sport England