The Really Useful Physical Education Book: Learning and Teaching Across the 11-16 Age Range

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138187143
• ISBN13: 9781138187146
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 290 Pages