Physical Education in Primary Schools

First Published in 1998. For many primary teachers who do not have a Physical Education specialism the Physical Education (PE) lesson can be a daunting experience. This book aims to consider some of the possible reasons why the Physical Education lesson, although adequately planned, can go disastrously wrong, leaving the teacher feeling that he or she has lost control. The focus will be on children who do not do as they are told or what is being asked of them within lessons. With practical examples, the book aims to guide the inexperienced, unconfident teacher when taking class Physical Education lessons and provide useful information in order that the pitfalls are avoided. It provides examples of how teachers within Physical Education lessons can be more successful in providing for children with special needs.

Elizabeth Knight, Sue Chedzoy

Chapter 1 The Effective School Environment; Chapter 2 Who are the Children with Special Educational Needs in Physical Education?; Chapter 3 Motor Skill Development - Pinpointing the Difficulties; Chapter 4 Stepping Stones to Enable Children to have Access to National Curriculum Physical Education; Chapter 5 Accessing the Curriculum for Children with Special Educational Needs; Chapter 6 The Process of Catering for Individual Needs;