The Routledge Physical Education Reader

Physical Education teaching and research is fundamental to the physical and social health of our communities. The "Routledge Physical Education Reader" presents an authoritative, representative and accessible selection of international scholarship drawn from the full topical range of this most important discipline. Containing a rich blend of contemporary, 'classic' and hard-to-find articles, the book helps students to gain a full understanding of the historical context in which current issues and debates have emerged. Leading international scholars Richard Bailey and David Kirk weave a thoughtful editorial commentary throughout the book that illuminates each key theme and makes insightful, and often surprising, connections between articles and approaches. Addressing the most important topics in contemporary physical education, from values, health and sport, to learning, teaching and research, The "Routledge Physical Education Reader" is essential reading for all serious students of physical education, sport, exercise and health.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part 1: The Nature and Values of Physical Education Part 2: Physical Education and Sport Part 3: Physical Education and Health Part 4: Learners and Learning Part Five: Teachers and Teaching Part 6: Curriculum and Content Part 7: The Social Construction of Bodies Part 8: Researching Physical Education. Conclusion

About the Author :
University of Birmingham UK, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

Review :
"a compelling overview of the growing sophistication of physical education scholarship internationally, and a great resource for students and scholars" Professor Mary O'Sullivan, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick. "With contributions from some of the foremost pioneers and innovative thinkers in the field of physical education, this Reader stands as a worthy successor to the 2006 Handbook of Physical Education. Its poignant focus on some of the most central issues and debates in our field and beyond suggests that this text will provide food for thought for newcomers to the field and senior scholars alike." Dr Nate McCaughtry, Associate Professor, Dept. of Kinesiology, Wayne State University "An invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in physical education ... essential to assisting students and their teachers understand physical education in its social, political and cultural context, so that they might shape their own ideas and build an understanding of the field informed by the debates, rather than simply being reactive to current rhetorics." Jan Wright, Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong.