Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School

In order to teach physical education teachers need additional skills, knowledge and understanding to those required by other subjects in the primary curriculum. Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School provides professional development for teachers, it aims to increase knowledge and understanding, confidence and enthusiasm in an area of the curriculum that often receives a very short time allocation during initial teacher training courses. The areas covered by Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School include: subject knowledge of different activity areas: games, gymnastics, dance, swimming, outdoor activities, athletic activities and health related fitness and exercise; safety and organization of children and equipment; appropriate teaching points to improve childrens skills; teachers self-evaluation; adaption strategies for children with special needs. Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School will be useful for primary teachers, subject leaders responsible for profHopper, Bev is the author of 'Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School' with ISBN 9780415230285 and ISBN 0415230284.