A Practical Guide to Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary School

This book provides a range of practical activities designed to support physical education teachers’ learning. The activities include case studies, examples of pupils’ work, examples of existing good practice, and a range of tried-and-tested teaching strategies. The book also includes helpful photocopiable resources and training materials. Activities in each chapter provide a toolkit to help student physical education teachers to analyse their learning and performance.

This book extends the popular Learning to Teach PE in the Secondary School textbook, providing detailed examples of theory in practice. It is packed with examples of how to analyse practice to ensure pupil learning is maximised. These examples are based on the best research and practice currently available. In addition, the book provides web-based links to sources of new knowledge supporting evidence-based practice.

Susan Capel is Professor and Head of School of Sport and Education at Brunel University. She was President of the Physical Education Association of the UK from 2001 til 2003.

Peter Breckon is Course Leader of the BSc Secondary Education and Physical Education, Brunel University. He was previously Head of PE in the secondary sector.

Jean O’Neill is Senior Lecturer in Physical Education, Chelsea School of PE, Sports Science, Dance and Leisure, University of Brighton.