Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School

Ian Pickup is Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at Roehampton University, London, UK. Lawry Price is Principal Lecturer in Physical Education, also at Roehampton, and Assistant Dean (Learning and Teaching), School of Education, UK.

• Section 1; 1. The role of Physical in Education; 2. Introduction to Motor Development Theories; 3. The Growing and Developing Child; Section 2; 1. Skill Themes and Movement Abilities - an overview; 2. Application to activity areas; a. Games activities; b. Dance activities; c. Gymnastic activities; d. Outdoor and adventurous activities; e. Athletic activities; f. Aquatic and swimming activities; Section 3; 1. Contemporary Issues; 2. Subject leadership; 3. Developing a personal philosophy for subject delivery.

With physical education in primary schools more important than ever, it is encouraging to read one of the few books moving beyond the "tips for teachers" approach. With its clear focus on the developmental factors influencing children's learning, this book offers student teachers, class teachers and subject leaders a wealth of accessible background information to help them develop quality physical education programmes for their children, their classes and their schools.