Product Description

Provides professional development for generalist primary teachers and trainees. A unique title which not only deals with teaching and learning of PE but also everything that is relevant to the coordinating of the subject.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #97099 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Review
'Teaching Physical Education in the Primary School will be useful for trainee teachers or anyone seeking professional development, but it is a must for subject leaders.' - Times Educational Supplement

From the Back Cover
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 prof