Routledge Handbook of Primary Physical Education, Nov/2017

The Routledge Handbook of Primary Physical Education goes further than any other book in exploring the specific theoretical and practical components of teaching PE at the primary or elementary school level. As the most comprehensive review of theory, research and practice in primary PE yet published, it represents an essential evidence-based guide for all students, researchers and practitioners working in this area.

Written by a team of leading international primary PE specialists from academic and practitioner backgrounds, this handbook examines the three discourses that dominate contemporary PE: health, education and sport. With case studies from twelve countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and South Korea, it provides a truly international perspective on key themes and issues such as:

1. Primary PE pedagogy, policy and curriculum development
2. Assessment and standards
3. Child development
4. Diversity and inclusion
5. Teacher training and professional development.

Offering an unprecedented wealth of material, this handbook is an invaluable reference for any undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme in primary physical education or any primary teacher training course with a physical education element.

About the Editors:

Gerald Griggs is Head of Academics at UCFB Etihad Campus, UK. Gerald has been passionate about primary physical education for over two decades, originally training as a primary teacher with a specialism in physical education, before teaching in primary schools across the UK. Since moving into higher education, he has published and presented widely on primary physical education and the sociology of sport.

Kirsten Petrie is Senior Lecturer in physical education, sports studies and teacher education at The University of Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand. Kirsten has published and presented increasingly widely on health and physical education in primary schools on matters relating to teacher development, curriculum and policy and the impact of external providers. Her research demonstrates a commitment to innovative and collaborative research with colleagues in university and school settings, with a view to actively changing policy and practice.