‘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

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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,

An up-to-date, authoritative and accessible exploration of the knowledge and skills necessary to be an effective teacher of secondary physical education. The central theme of the book is the promotion of learning, and the selection of content has been designed to ensure coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of effective teaching for learning.

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.
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The Editor
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
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Essential reading for those studying Physical Education at secondary level.
Brings together contributions from an unprecedented group of leading theorists and practitioners in physical education.

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ISBN
9781441187710
Publisert
2010-04-04
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
288

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Biographical note

Richard Bailey is a writer and researcher in education and sport. A former teacher in both primary and secondary schools and a teacher trainer, he has been Professor at a number of leading Universities in the UK. He now lives and works in Germany, where he is Manager of Sport and Health at the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education.