An Introduction to Primary Physical Education

Abstract

SECTION 1: Introducing Primary Physical Education 1. Surveying the Landscape of Primary Physical Education - GERALD GRIGGS 2. The Importance of Primary Physical Education - IAN PICKUP 3. The Challenges and Potential within Primary Physical Education DOMINIC HAYDN - DAVIES 4. The Future of Primary Physical Education: A 3-14 Developmental and Connected Curriculum - MIKE JESS SECTION 2: Curriculum 5. The Development of the Physical Education Curriculum in Primary Schools in the United Kingdom - SUE CHEDZOY 6. They can,t catch so what,s the point in teaching them to play a game? Teaching Games in the Primary School - GAVIN WARD 7. Gymnastic activities in the primary years - the foundation of learning to move with enhanced confidence, competence and imagination - LAWRY PRICE 8. Dance: Teaching and learning possibilities within the early years and primary school context - RACHAEL JEFFERSON-BUCHANAN 9. Getting athletics off the track, out the sack and 'back on track, - GERALD GRIGGS 10. From Desks to Dens - Outdoor and Adventurous Activities- NALDA WAINWRIGHT SECTION 3: Issues in primary Physical Education 11. Addressing training and development needs in primary Physical Education - JEANNE KEAY and JON SPENCE 12. Towards a more inclusive provision - RICHARD MEDCALF 13. Placing an importance on health and physical activity - KRISTY HOWELLS 14. There is always another way! Creative Physical Education - JIM LAVIN