Physical education plays a vital role in childrens development, health and well-being, and is an increasingly important part of the governments strategy for healthy schools. The role and profile of physical education at primary level continues to grow as awareness of the need to encourage an active lifestyle at an early age increases. This accessible guide to teaching PE within the 311 age range will allow all non-specialist primary teachers to approach the subject with confidence, encouraging a better understanding of its role within schools and the special contribution it can make to childrens lives. The book: shows how to guide childrens movement experiences from the Foundation Stage right through to adventurous activities and sports games at the end of Key Stage 2contains a wealth of practical advice on developmentally appropriate practical ideassupports the PECCSL strategy (PE, School Sport and Club Links) of providing at least 2 hours a week on high quality PE and school sport within schools. Written for all early years and primary students on teacher education courses, this book is also relevant for teachers, HLTAs and other non-PE specialists working with children up to the age of 11.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Primary 5 11 .

There are 232 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by Taylor & Francis Ltd .