This fully updated second edition of Teaching Physical Education
Creatively provides knowledge and understanding for students, trainee
and qualified teachers, to engage creatively in teaching primary
Physical Education. It is full of ideas for developing the teaching of
dance, games, gymnastics and ways of using outdoor spaces for activities
in an innovative and engaging manner. There is also a chapter to support
creative practitioner to plan for creative Physical Education.
With an emphasis on developing creative teaching processes by building
from children's curiosity, imagination and need to explore and move, it
forges clear links between research and practice, and offers suggestions
for developing exciting, engaging new approaches to teaching Physical
Education.
Key topics explored include:
- Physical Education and creativity
- Building physical competence and physical literacy
- Creative ways to develop the teaching of dance, games, gymnastics and
ways of using outdoor spaces for activities
- Developing understanding of space, speed and dynamics
- Creative planning
- Inclusive approaches and aspects of differentiation
Teaching Physical Education Creatively presents the theory and
background necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of
creative teaching and children's learning. Packed with practical
guidance and inspiration for lively, enjoyable Physical Education, it is
an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in
initial teacher training, practicing teachers, and undergraduate
students of Physical Education and dance.
