Routledge Handbook of Primary Physical Education by Gerald Gr... - 9780367896904

Name: Routledge Handbook of Primary Physical Education by Gerald Gr... - 9780367896904
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Routledge Handbook of Primary Physical EducationAuthor(s): Gerald Griggs, Kirsten Petrie\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367896904, 978-0367896904\nSynopsis\nThe 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. \n\nWritten 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, i.