Now in its third edition, Health and Physical Education: Preparing
Educators for the Future continues to provide a comprehensive overview
of the theoretical underpinnings, knowledge, understanding and skills
required to successfully teach health and physical education in
Australia. Emphasising the importance of the development of movement
competence and health literacy, the book brings together research,
curriculum and pedagogy in the field. The hallmark of this edition is a
strong 'future focus' approach. The text features a greater balance of
early childhood, primary and secondary content and expanded coverage of
health education across two chapters, and links closely to the Early
Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum: Health and
Physical Education. Each chapter is framed by the five propositions of
the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, and includes
key terms, vignettes, activities and review questions suited to personal
reflection and group work.