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Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport / [Book] / edited by Gary Stidder and Sid Hayes.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Routledge, 2013.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xx, 220 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780415670616
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.7071041
Other classification:
  • 613.7071041
Summary: An essential component of good practice in physical education is ensuring inclusivity for all pupils, regardless of need, ability or background. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport fully explores the theoretical and practical issues faced by physical education teachers today.Summary: The book amalgamates areas of critical debate within the world of physic education and is structured around the key topics of ability, special educational needs, gender, sexuality, social class, race and ethnicity. These issue are discussed in relation to principles of equity, equality of opportunity, pedagogy differentiation, curriculum planning and cultural awareness. Other chapters explore contemporary themes such as healthism and obesity and values in physical education and policy, whilst a chapter new to this edition demonstrates the importance of reflexivity and critical self-reflection in good inclusive practice.Summary: As well as being a perfect introductory text for any course on inclusion or inclusive practice in physical education, the book offers invaluable, practical advice for established professionals, newly qualified teachers and trainees about how to meet equity and inclusion requirements. Examples of good practice are included throughout, as well as guidance on how to implement an inclusive PE curriculum within the school. Book jacket.
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An essential component of good practice in physical education is ensuring inclusivity for all pupils, regardless of need, ability or background. Now in a fully revised and updated new edition, Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport fully explores the theoretical and practical issues faced by physical education teachers today.

The book amalgamates areas of critical debate within the world of physic education and is structured around the key topics of ability, special educational needs, gender, sexuality, social class, race and ethnicity. These issue are discussed in relation to principles of equity, equality of opportunity, pedagogy differentiation, curriculum planning and cultural awareness. Other chapters explore contemporary themes such as healthism and obesity and values in physical education and policy, whilst a chapter new to this edition demonstrates the importance of reflexivity and critical self-reflection in good inclusive practice.

As well as being a perfect introductory text for any course on inclusion or inclusive practice in physical education, the book offers invaluable, practical advice for established professionals, newly qualified teachers and trainees about how to meet equity and inclusion requirements. Examples of good practice are included throughout, as well as guidance on how to implement an inclusive PE curriculum within the school. Book jacket.

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