Cambridge University Press ebook Health and Physical Education 4E

Health and Physical Education: Preparing Educators for the Future provides readers with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to successfully teach health and physical education in Australia. With an emphasis on the development of movement competence and health literacy from the early years to secondary school, this book brings together research, theory, curriculum and pedagogy in an engaging introduction for pre-service teachers. Now in its fourth edition, Health and Physical Education has been thoroughly updated and features a new chapter covering ethics, morals the and duty of care, and looking at their practical application in school health and physical education. Maintaining strong connections to learners of all ages, the text links closely to the Early Years Learning Framework and the recently updated Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education. Each chapter is framed by the five propositions of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, and includes vignettes, activities and discussion and review questions to encourage reflection and group work. Comprehensive and student-friendly, Health and Physical Education remains an essential companion for teacher education students and teacher educators.