"An Introduction To Primary Physical Education | Sport & Leisure

Now in a fully revised and fully updated new edition this comprehensive introduction to the teaching of Physical Education in primary schools is still the only textbook to cover the full sweep of the subject from policy and curriculum developments to best practice and current debates. Written exclusively by primary Physical Education specialists with primary school teaching experience the book highlights the importance of Physical Education in the primary curriculum and the key issues facing primary teachers today such as inclusion training needs and the development of creativity. Central to the book are core chapters that examine each functional area common to many primary Physical Education syllabi – including games dance gymnastics athletics and outdoor learning – and give clear practical guidance on how to teach each topic. This new edition includes three completely new chapters covering leadership stakeholder interest in Physical Education delivery and how to manage transitions. Rooted throughout in sound theory and the latest evidence and research this book is essential reading for all students trainee teachers and qualified teachers looking to understand and develop their professional practice in primary Physical Education. |An Introduction to Primary Physical Education | Sport & Leisure