But he says that he is no longer able to take part in team sports like five-a-side football and hockey which he used to enjoy.

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Some 100 pilot schools are trying out a new timetable, with academic subjects in the morning and sport in the afternoon (only 20% of secondary-school pupils now take part in school team sports).

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The new curriculum will make it compulsory to take part in "recognised and recognisable sports" and will set out requirements for "team outdoor and adventurous activity".

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