Summary
Contents
Subject index
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. The 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 PE This book includes a companion website with additional resources! This book includes a companion website with additional resources!
Safe Practice in Physical Education
Safe Practice in Physical Education
Chapter aims
- To develop an understanding of what pupils need to know about health and safety in the context of physical education
- To identify issues associated with specific areas of activity, including warming up and cooling down
- To develop an understanding of the processes associated with the assessment of risk
- To develop an understanding of aspects of classroom and behaviour management specific to physical education
Links to Teachers’ Standards
In working through this chapter, you should develop your knowledge associated with the Teachers’ Standards (DfE, 2011) detailed in Table 8.1.
Introduction
Central to the learning experiences in physical education is the need to create a safe environment, where pupils feel able to contribute effectively across a range of activities. Consideration needs to be ...
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