Teaching Physical Education 5-11

Description

Written by a team of experienced teacher educators, this textbook is designed for initial teacher training and for newly qualified teachers in physical education for five- to 11-year-olds. It covers the range of activities, from gymnastics to dance, adventurous activities to health education. It blends theory and practice, providing worksheets, sample documents and reports, and it covers pedagogical concepts, such as progression, differentiation, assessment and inclusive education. There is advice not only on teaching and learning but also on subject leadership and co-ordination. The treatment, which includes local authority and inspectoral perspectives, should show students how to meet requirements for qualified teacher status in this subject.

Tony MacFadyen is Lecturer in Sport and Physical Education at the University of Reading, UK. Richard Bailey is a writer and researcher in education and sport. A former teacher in both primary and secondary schools and a teacher trainer, he has been Professor at a number of leading Universities in the UK. He now lives and works in Germany, where he is Manager of Sport and Health at the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education.

"Aimed at students and NQTs, this guide covers a range of PE activities, from gymnastics to dance and adventurous activities to health education. Blending theory and practice, it provides worksheets and sample reports, and covers concepts such as assessment and inclusive education." Junior Education