Understanding Physical Education

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 education
policy 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
and teacher training and continuing professional development.