This easy-to-use introduction explores all of the contemporary issues and enduring themes in physical education, focusing on the United Kingdom but incorporating a global dimension. The wide range of topics covered include: the requirements of National Curriculum Physical Education; the current 'state' of physical education; the relationship between physical education and sport; extra-curricular physical education; lifelong participation in sport and physical activity; assessment and examinations in physical education; social class, gender, ethnicity and inclusion in relation to physical education; and, teacher training and continuing professional development. This book is an essential read for anyone embarking upon an undergraduate or postgraduate course in physical education. INDICE: The Nature and Purposes of Physical Education Policy and Physical Educatiion The 'State' of Physical Education Extra-Curricular Physical Education Assessment and Examinations in Physical Education Health and Physical Education Youth Sport and Physical Education Gender and Physical Education Social Class and Physical Education Ethnicity and Physical Education Disability and Physical Education Teaching Physical Education.
- ISBN: 978-1-4129-2113-8
- Editorial: Sage Publications
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés