Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning

This book prioritizes meaningful experiences in physical education, using case studies to illustrate how practitioners have implemented this approach across international contexts. It draws on the philosophy of physical education to articulate the main rationale for prioritizing meaningful experiences, identifies potential and desired outcomes, and outlines teaching and learning principles and strategies supported by pedagogical cases. It is essential reading for pre-service and in-service physical education teachers or coaches working in youth sport.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning in physical education that prioritizes meaningful experiences for students. By utilizing case studies, it illustrates how practitioners have implemented this approach across international contexts. The core principle of prioritizing meaningfulness revolves around the belief that movement is a fundamental means to enhance the quality of young people's lives. This shift in focus seeks to better align physical education programs with the needs and interests of contemporary young learners, challenging the predominant health-oriented perspectives that often dominate in schools and policy documents.

The book draws upon the philosophy of physical education to articulate the central rationale for prioritizing meaningful experiences. It then identifies potential and desired outcomes for participants in physical education programs. It highlights the distinct characteristics of meaningful physical education and its content, providing a framework for teaching and learning principles and strategies. These principles are supported by pedagogical cases that showcase what meaningful physical education can look like in both school-based teaching and higher education-based teacher education.

Throughout the book, a strong emphasis is placed on good pedagogical practice, making it an essential resource for pre-service and in-service physical education teachers and coaches working in youth sport. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, educators can create engaging and impactful learning experiences that foster students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032002347