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 PEThis book includes a companion website with additional resources!