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.
Introduction - Ken Green and Ken HardmanKen Green and Ken Hardman The Nature and Values of Physical Education - Mike McNamee Policy, Power and Politics in Physical Education - Dawn Penney and John Evans Physical Education in Schools in European Context - Ken Hardman and Joe Marshall Charter Principles, Promises and Implementation Realities Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, Health and Young People - Richard Winsley and Neil Armstrong Health-Related Exercise and Physical Education - Jo Harris Extra-Curricular Physical Education in Secondary Schools in England and Wales - Ken Green Reflections on the `State of Play' Teachers, Teaching and Pedagogy Physical Education - Susan Capel Model-Based Teaching and Assessment in Physical Education - David Kirk The Tactical Games Model Examinations - Ken Green A `New Orthodoxy' in Physical Education? Gender and Physical Education - Anne Flintoff and Sheila Scraton Social Class, Young People, Sport and Physical Education - Ken Green, Andy Smith and Ken Roberts `Race' and Physical Education, Sport and Dance - Tansin Benn Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, Disability and Physical Education - Andy Smith and Nigel Thomas
`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
