May update - PE and Sport
In this update, I would like to provide more information on
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Clean Sports week
Would you like to attend a UKAD seminar?
How to be involved in UK Clean sports Week?
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Clean Sport Week campaign 19-23rd May 2025
Each year, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) runs a week of activities to highlight the importance of clean sport and fair play. This year, Clean Sport Week (19-23 May) will focus on protecting and empowering young athletes. To ensure the future of sport is bright and clean, it is vital that we support and educate young people on anti-doping.
On the UKAD's website you can find out more information and download some great content.
Register to attend UKAD seminar at the world class Institute of Sport at Man Met Uni
On Monday 19th May, 12.00-4.30pm UKAD are hosting a free event at Manchester Metropolitan University. You are invited to join UKAD (working in collaboration with SportsAid and the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) for panel discussions, networking lunch, and a tour around the world-class Institute of Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The first panel session will feature rising stars in sport, discussing their perspectives on the pressures and challenges of stepping into elite sport, the influence of social media to take image and performance enhancing drugs, and the impact of a positive or negative support networks.
The second panel session will feature sporting industry experts discussing young people’s views on doping in sport (including research findings and reflections on the first panel). It will also explore how we can support the next generation and take action to ensure a bright, clean sporting future in the UK.
Easy ways to get involved in Clean Sports Week
UKAD’s Campaigns Toolkit for Clean Sport Week help you and your organisation plan your content and activities for this year’s theme "The Next Generation" taking place 19 – 23 May 2025. This year, UKAD invite teachers and students to actively participate and make a difference. Here’s how you can get involved:
For Teachers
You can access the ‘Clean Sport’ UKAD Campaign Toolkit where you will find promotional material to display around your department or wide educational setting. There are lesson plans and resources designed to educate students about clean sport and promote discussions on the impact of doping in sports and the importance of maintaining integrity and respect in athletic competitions. You can also follow UKAD on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
For Students
Students can access free online courses on the Clean Sport Hub and complete the "Introduction to Clean Sport" course. This course offers essential knowledge on anti-doping and the values of clean sport.
Register for the course on Clean Sport Hub - UKAD eLearning
By getting involved in Clean Sport Week, you are helping to foster a brighter, fairer future for sports. Let’s inspire the next generation to uphold the values of clean sport and make informed, ethical choices.
Last year #Cleansportweek reached over 27.8 million individuals... let see if we can beat that number this year!
Subject advisor
Penny Lewis
Physical Education and Sport
