The Urban Playground

The demanding discipline of Parkour can bring out creativity and discipline in all types of students. Barry He discusses how this exciting sport is rejuvenating PE programmes.

The sport of parkour is said to have emerged in the late 90’s Parisian suburbs. Briefly described as the art of getting from point A to B as efficiently or creatively as possible, the world quickly became fixated with the stereotype of young men in peak physical condition performing urban stunts in the media.

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