‘A commanding and authoritative text. Richard Bailey has pulled together an international group of experts to provide multiple perspectives on physical education. Essential reading for physical educators and researchers alike.' Nick Holt, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Canada
‘Using expertise within physical education across the world and focusing on research-based literature, this book offers a comprehensive overview of issues affecting the delivery of physical education within secondary schools. The text is informative, encouraging reflection and further enquiry.' Julia Lawrence, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education, Carnegie Faculty of Sport and Education Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
‘This book captures the complexity of the learning process in physical education. With contributions from respected authors and physical educators, it is a must for students and a welcome addition to the shelves of physical education departments throughout the country.' Mike Jess, Director, Developmental Physical Education Group, University of Edinburgh, UK
Rich with theoretical and practical features, this edited textbook is essential reading for those studying or teaching PE at secondary level. Physical Education for Learning provides an up-to-date, authoritative and accessible presentation of the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective teacher of secondary physical education.
- Learning and Teaching Update, Issue 45,
Each chapter includes directed activities encouraging critical and active engagement with the text. ‘Learning More' sections direct readers to further sources of guidance, web resources and key texts.
Essential reading for those studying physical education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The Contributors
Preface
Foreword by Margaret Talbot
Part I: Thinking About Physical Education
1. Becoming a Teacher (Lorraine Cale)
2. The Practice of Physical Education and the Social Construction of Aims (David Kirk)
3. Health-Related Physcial Education (Jo Harris)
4. Career-Long Professional Learning for the Professional Physical Education Teacher (Kathy Armour, Kyriaki Makopoulou, Fiona Chambers and Rebecca Duncombe)
5. Teaching as Professional Inquiry (Mary O'Sullivan, Deborah Tannehill and Carmel Hinchion)
Part II. Teaching for Learning
6. Planning for Learning (Tony Macfadyen)
7. Teaching Approaches (Andy Wild and Suzanne Everley)
8. Assessment for Learning (Andrew Frapwell)
9. Models of Pedagogy (Gary Kinchin)
10. Using ICT to Enhance Learning in Physical Education (Graham Parton and Matthew Light)
11. Teaching for Examination (Jon Spence)
12. Working with Partners (Lesley Phillpots)
13. Health and Safety for Learning (Peter Whitlam)
Part III. Learners and Learning
14. Theories of Learning (Rebecca J. Lloyd, Enrique Garcia Bengoechea, Stephen J Smith)
15. Inclusive Teaching and Learning (Philip Vickerman)
16. Supporting Talented Students in Physical Education (Richard Bailey and David Moreley)
17. Listening to Pupils' Voices (Ann Macphail)
Useful Resources
Appendices
A. An Educational Timeline and Autobiography
B. Collage Work
C: Guided Peer Reviews of Teaching
D. Community Mapping
E. Student Shadow
F. Teaching Portfolio Assignment
G. Real-World Case Studies
Index