Teaching Primary Physical Education

Physical education is an important part of the primary curriculum and one that provides unique challenges for those involved with its teaching. This book offers a balanced and comprehensive overview of the subject, covering issues such as safe practice in PE, inclusion, subject leadership and cross-curricular approaches supported by an accessible theory-informed approach.

This second edition includes:

· Links to the new National Curriculum in England

· Each chapter mapped against the Teachers’ Standards

· A new chapter on physical literacy and development in the early years and primary ages

· A new chapter on health-focused education and the contribution of PE

· Added case studies in every chapter

· Enhanced coverage of assessment in PE

This book includes a companion website with additional resources!