Publisher Description

The study of physical education has increasingly become multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary. This book includes philosophical, psychological, sociological, pedagogical and comparative perspectives on central issues in the academic and professional study of physical education. Essential Readings in Physical Education is a core text for physical education courses. It deals with enduring themes and contemporary issues in primary and secondary physical education. Original contributions from leading figures in the field are supplemented by updated readings. The readings are fully contextualised.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Ken Green and Ken HardmanKen Green and Ken HardmanThe Nature and Values of Physical Education - Mike McNameePolicy, Power and Politics in Physical Education - Dawn Penney and John EvansPhysical Education in Schools in European Context - Ken Hardman and Joe MarshallCharter Principles, Promises and Implementation RealitiesPhysical Activity, Physical Fitness, Health and Young People - Richard Winsley and Neil ArmstrongHealth-Related Exercise and Physical Education - Jo HarrisExtra-Curricular Physical Education in Secondary Schools in England and Wales - Ken GreenReflections on the `State of Play′Teachers, Teaching and Pedagogy Physical Education - Susan CapelModel-Based Teaching and Assessment in Physical Education - David KirkThe Tactical Games ModelExaminations - Ken GreenA `New Orthodoxy′ in Physical Education?Gender and Physical Education - Anne Flintoff and Sheila ScratonSocial Class, Young People, Sport and Physical Education - Ken Green, Andy Smith and Ken Roberts`Race′ and Physical Education, Sport and Dance - Tansin BennInclusion, Special Educational Needs, Disability and Physical Education - Andy Smith and Nigel Thomas

Review

`For any student of Physical Education, Physical Education: Essential Issues provides an excellent springboard from which to explore theoretical aspects of their subject. The list of authors reads like a who′s who of PE and the extensive list of references provides opportunities to investigate areas of interest in more depth′ - John Matthews, Chief Executive PEA UK′Distinguished authors who provide critical analyses of key contemporary issues in physical education: a core text…. Required reading for anybody seeking insight into the key issues of the day in physical education′ - Dr Dick Fisher, Vice Principal of St. Mary′s University College and Honorary President of the European Physical Education Associations′Green and Hardman have brought together a comprehensive collection of studies by well-known writers that will provide students with news of breaking developments in physical education as well as the most recent thinking on enduring issues in the field. At a time of considerable reform in schools, this book represents a timely and authoritative introduction to the study of physical education′ - Professor David Kirk, Loughborough University
"We used your text Physical Education: Essentials Issues... it was a perfect match for their Fundamentals course and afforded us great platform for learning and discussion.                                                                                       —Connie S. Collier, Kent State University -- Connie S. Collier

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"We used your text Physical Education: Essentials Issues... it was a perfect match for their Fundamentals course and afforded us great platform for learning and discussion.

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