Happiness Factories: A success-driven approach to holistic Physical Education

Happiness Factories explores the value of identifying other aspects in physical education beyond just the physical, such as holistic strands, character traits, life skills, and opportunities for success. It offers reflections and practical ideas for adapting PE provision to widen the impact for all pupils, inspiring future generations to strive for greater engagement, understanding, and progression in all aspects of PE.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd

Happiness Factories delves into the profound ideas, concepts, and arguments behind an expanded focus in physical education that extends beyond mere physicality. It endeavors to explore the immense value and benefits of identifying other aspects, whether we refer to them as holistic strands, character traits, life skills, or something else, that we can incorporate into our curriculum design to uncover other areas that our subject potentially touches upon and influences. Drawing upon the insights and reflections of PE educators, leaders, and academics from across the globe, Happiness Factories aims to provide thoughtful reflections and practical ideas for adapting PE provision to broaden the impact for all pupils, irrespective of their specific contexts. The book firmly argues that a physically rich, dynamic, and context-driven curriculum approach will unlock opportunities for success for all, in turn inspiring future generations of PE pupils to strive for greater engagement, understanding, and progression in all aspects of PE.

Happiness Factories is the author's personal journey in the realm of physical education, encompassing his experiences, successes, and failures along the way. It presents an alternative vision of what modern, meaningful PE can entail and encourages all PE teachers, regardless of their unique context, to introspect on their own practice and the emphasis they place on their pupils' education.

In conclusion, Happiness Factories is a thought-provoking and transformative book that offers valuable insights into the potential of physical education to promote happiness, well-being, and success for all pupils. By expanding our focus beyond the physical, we can create a curriculum that encompasses holistic strands, character traits, life skills, and other aspects that contribute to a fulfilling and enriching educational experience. Through the author's personal journey and the perspectives of PE educators and experts worldwide, Happiness Factories provides practical ideas and reflections for adapting PE provision to broaden the impact for all students, inspiring future generations to pursue greater engagement, understanding, and progression in the world of physical education.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 208 x 146 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915261144