The Really Useful Physical Education Book: Learning and teaching across the 11-16 age range

Gary Stidder (University of Brighton, UK)

ISBN 10: 1138187151 / ISBN 13: 9781138187153

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2016

About this Item

The Really Useful Physical Education Book offers support, guidance and practical ideas for effective, innovative and imaginative physical education lessons. Underpinned by easy-to-understand theory, this second edition is fully updated in line with the National Curriculum for Physical Education at Key Stages 3 and 4 and provides a wide range of high-quality lessons alongside engaging teaching examples and methodologies. With an emphasis on inclusive physical education, it highlights the ways in which schools can re-design the curriculum to ensure maximum enjoyment for all pupils. Key topics covered include: Planning, progression and assessment Health and safety issues Inclusive track and field athletics Adapting activities to support SEND Swimming and water-based activities Alternative activities including street-surfing and combat sports Introducing dance into the curriculum Enjoyable gymnastics for physical literacy On-site adventurous activities Values-based teaching Teaching accredited awards Using new and emerging technologies The Really Useful Physical Education Book offers essential advice and inspiration for both trainee and practising teachers responsible for the 1116 age range. It is a must-read for all those who want to make their lesson inclusive and fun whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle and enthusiasm for lifelong activity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Really Useful Physical Education Book: Learning and teaching across the 11-16 age range
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, London
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138187151
• ISBN 13: 9781138187153
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 780 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The Really Useful Physical Education Book offers support, guidance and practical ideas for effective, innovative and imaginative physical education lessons. Underpinned by easy-to-understand theory, this second edition is fully updated in line with the National Curriculum for Physical Education at Key Stages 3 and 4 and provides a wide range of high-quality lessons alongside engaging teaching examples and methodologies.

With an emphasis on inclusive physical education, it highlights the ways in which schools can re-design the curriculum to ensure maximum enjoyment for all pupils. Key topics covered include:

• Planning, progression and assessment
• Health and safety issues
• Inclusive track and field athletics
• Adapting activities to support SEND
• Swimming and water-based activities
• Alternative activities including street-surfing and combat sports
• Introducing dance into the curriculum
• Enjoyable gymnastics for physical literacy
• On-site adventurous activities
• Values-based teaching
• Teaching accredited awards
• Using new and emerging technologies

The Really Useful Physical Education Book offers essential advice and inspiration for both trainee and practising teachers responsible for the 11–16 age range. It is a must-read for all those who want to make their lesson inclusive and fun whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle and enthusiasm for lifelong activity.

About the Author

Gary Stidder is Principal Lecturer and the PGCE, School Direct and Troops to Teachers Route Leader in Physical Education at the University of Brighton, UK. He is the co-founder and deputy director of Football 4 Peace International and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sid Hayes is Principal Lecturer in Physical Education, and Assistant Head of the School of Sport and Service Management at the University of Brighton, UK.