Teaching Physical Education 5-11

Tony Macfadyen is Subject Leader for PE and Sport and Course Director for BA Leadership in Sport at the University of Reading, UK. Richard Bailey is a writer and researcher in education and sport. A former teacher in both primary and secondary schools and a teacher trainer, he has been Professor at a number of leading Universities in the UK. He now lives and works in Germany, where he is Manager of Sport and Health at the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education.

"Aimed at students and NQTs, this guide covers a range of PE activities, from gymnastics to dance and adventurous activities to health education. Blending theory and practice, it provides worksheets and sample reports, and covers concepts such as assessment and inclusive education."   Junior Education

• Good practice in primary physical education; physical education and primary schools; planing and preparation for effective teaching; promoting a positive learning environment; the effective use of teaching styles; assessment, recording and reporting; including all pupils in primary school physical education; movement development and the primary school child; co-ordinating primary physical education - leadership matters; creating a safe learning environment in physical education; content of primary physical education; teaching athletics 5-11; teaching dance 5-11; teaching games 5-11; teaching gymnastics 5-11; health related exercise 5-11; teaching outdoor and adventurous activities; teaching swimming.