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Simplistic policy, skewed consequences: Taking stock of English physical education, school sport and physical activity policy since 2013 (2020)
Journal Article
Lindsey, I., Metcalfe, S., Gemar, A., Armstrong, J., & Alderman, J. (2021). Simplistic policy, skewed consequences: Taking stock of English physical education, school sport and physical activity policy since 2013. European Physical Education Review, 27(2), 278-296. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x20939111

The period from 2013 to 2019 was one of relative continuity in policies for physical education (PE), school sport and physical activity (PESSPA) in England. Starting from the advent of the government’s flagship PE and Sport Premium (PES Premium) init... Read More about Simplistic policy, skewed consequences: Taking stock of English physical education, school sport and physical activity policy since 2013.

Gendered trends in young people’s participation in active lifestyles: The need for a gender-neutral narrative (2019)
Journal Article
Metcalfe, S. N., & Lindsey, I. (2020). Gendered trends in young people’s participation in active lifestyles: The need for a gender-neutral narrative. European Physical Education Review, 26(2), 535-551. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336x19874095

Gendered differences in participation in active lifestyles (encompassing sport, physical activity, and physical education) are well established, with young men typically participating in more activities than young women. This paper uses a theoretical... Read More about Gendered trends in young people’s participation in active lifestyles: The need for a gender-neutral narrative.