SUSTAINABLE SPORT EDUCATION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: An English case study

Toni M. O’donovan; Ann Macphail; David Kirk

doi:10.4324/9780203807156-3

SUSTAINABLE SPORT EDUCATION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: An English case study

Toni M. O’donovan
, Ann Macphail
, David Kirk

University of Bedfordshire

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Abstract

Research has shown that many primary teachers lack confidence in physical education, perceive that they do not have the skills to teach physical education well and that often physical education lessons are cancelled, prioritising other curriculum areas (Caldecott et al., 2006; Hardman and Marshall, 2000). Yet in Forest Gate Primary, the school has succeeded in establishing a new curriculum which is being embraced by generalist teachers and physical education specialists alike, those with plenty of confidence in their ability and those who describe themselves as definitely not sporty. The community of teachers is increasing in size as the programme continues to spread across the school with years 4, 5 and 6 embracing the approach.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sport Education
Subtitle of host publication	International Perspectives
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	15-29
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9781136660450
ISBN (Print)	9780415781596
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203807156-3
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2011

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15 Life on Land

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