Teaching Primary Physical Education 2e Julia Lawrence

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.

This 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