Understanding Physical Education

By Ken Green

Book Overview

This easy-to-use introduction explores all of the contemporary issues and enduring themes in physical education, focusing on the United Kingdom but incorporating a global dimension. The wide range of topics covered include:
The nature and purposes of physical education The current ′state′ of physical educationPolicy towards physical education and sport Extra-curricular physical education Youth sport and physical education Assessment and examinations in physical education Social class, gender and ethnicity in relation to physical education Teacher training and continuing professional development This book is an essential read for anyone studying physical education at undergraduate or graduate levels.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412921139
• ISBN13: 9781412921138
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.4"