The SpinED Project In a context of marginalization and decline in school physical education, it have been developed an investigation to present

the benefits of PE and sport on children. The researchers undertook a multi-method approach that included a review of the international literature on the sport on children. A variety of published models were consulted as were views of teachers and students. Over 50 countries worldwide participate in the research. Children of those countries had to illustrate the position of PE. In Asia, sumo lessons were seen to assist students social development by promoting courtesy and good manners and an awareness. In Europe, observation of fundamental motor skills of children between 3 and 7 years provided feedback to teachers on movement development. In Australia, participation in school sport programs recorded significant improvements in retention and self-esteem for at risk students. Data from questionnaire responses from 6000 students aged 7-16 years in the participating countries provided empirical data on how PE and school sport positively influenced students' social behaviours, self-esteem, academic performance and body awareness. The following practical points are made: PESS is the main institution for the development of physical skills. School is the main environment for being physically active. School provides the main opportunity for regular, structured sport and physical activity. The health benefits of regular physical activity are well established. Regular participation in such activities is associated with a longer and better quality of life and reduced risk of a variety of diseases. There is a favourable relationship between physical activity and a host of factors affecting childrens physical health. Basic movement skills are the core elements of most PESS programmes. Those who have a strong foundation in fundamental movements skills are more likely to be active, both during childhood and later in life.

The SpinED Project In a context of marginalization and decline in school physical education, it have been developed an investigation to present the benefits of PE and sport on children.

Over 50 countries worldwide participate in the research. Asia: sumo lessons were seen to assist students social development by promoting courtesy and good manners and an awareness. Europe: observation of fundamental motor skills provided feedback to teachers on movement development. Australia: participation in school sport programs recorded significant improvements in retention and self-esteem for at risk students.

Responses provided empirical data on how PE and school sport positively influenced students' social behaviours, self-esteem, academic performance and body awareness. The following practical points are made: PESS is the main institution for the development of physical skills. School is the main environment for being physically active. School provides the main opportunity for regular, structured sport and physical activity. The health benefits of regular physical activity are well established. Regular participation in such activities is associated with a longer and better quality of life and reduced risk of a variety of diseases. There is a favourable relationship between physical activity and a host of factors affecting childrens physical health. Basic movement skills are the core elements of most PESS programmes. Those who have a strong foundation in fundamental movements skills are more likely to be active, both during childhood and later in life.