Summary
Contents
Subject index
This book encourages effective teaching and learning in primary physical education, supporting the reader in meeting the QTS Standards and beyond. It explores the importance of PE for children's learning and advocates a developmental approach to teaching; it also examines a model of professional practice based on personal reflection and self-appraisal, and emphasises the importance of continuing professional development. A rich selection of practical activities is provided, which cater for children's learning needs across the primary years. Content is related to current agendas and issues, including the Primary National Strategy, Excellence and Enjoyment, Every Child Matters and the forthcoming Olympics.
The Importance of Physical Education in Primary Schools
The Importance of Physical Education in Primary Schools
By the End of this Chapter you will Have an Understanding of:
- the status and importance of physical education;
- the benefits of physical education for children and teachers;
- knowledge about what constitutes quality physical education;
- how developing a personal rationale and philosophy for the teaching of physical education informs the effective teaching of the subject.
This chapter addresses, and makes a contribution to, the following Professional Standards for QTS:
- Professional attributes – Q1, Q2, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9
- Professional knowledge and understanding – Q10, Q18
- Professional skills – Q29, Q32, Q33
Introduction
The Importance of Physical Education: What does the Subject Provide for Learners?
Why do we teach what we are required to teach?
Alongside informed notions about what we ...
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