Who We Are & What We Do

About afPE

Who We Are:

The Association for Physical Education (afPE) is the only physical education subject association in the UK.

We are committed to being the representative organisation of choice for people and agencies delivering or supporting the delivery of physical education in schools and in the wider community. 

Our work includes developing physical education related policy and related statements, responding to consultations, meeting with representatives from partner organisations and political representatives, and promoting the subject in a variety of forums.

Our purpose is to promote and maintain high standards and safe practice in all aspects and at all levels of physical education, influencing developments in physical education at national and local levels.

What We Do:

We provide quality assured services and resources, and valuable professional support for our members and the physical education and school sport profession through a range of high quality accredited professional development opportunities, employment support, employment opportunities, monthly newsletter, email and text updates, representation at key stakeholder meetings and national working parties, insurance cover and dedicated help lines for health & safety and legal advice.