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Strategy in talent systems: Top-down and bottom-up approaches
Abstract Building on a large volume of recent research in talent identification and development, this paper future directions for research and practice. We suggest that… -
Association for Physical Education: Health Position paper
Abstract This article reviews recent literature on the contribution of curriculum physical education to health-enhancing physical activity within the context of European countries. Recommended goals… -
Exploring the relation between physical activity and health—a salutogenic approach to physical education
Abstract This article takes a point of departure in the debate whether physical education should consider a limited or an increased commitment towards public health… -
Teaching Games for Understanding and Situated Learning: Rethinking the Bunker-Thorpe Model
Abstract Bunker and Thorpe first proposed Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) in 1982 as an alternative to traditional, technique-led approaches to games teaching and learning.… -
Learning informally to use the ‘full version’ of teaching games for understanding
Abstract This paper examines an experienced teacher’s employment of the teaching games for understanding (TGfU) model in a UK secondary school. The study sought to… -
Re-visiting systematic observation: A pedagogical tool to support coach learning and development
Abstract Systematic observation has been one of the most employed data collection methods in sport coaching literature. Initial work, originally undertaken in the 1970’s, and… -
Paradoxes in practices of inclusion in physical education
Abstract The purpose of this paper was to explore how high school PE teachers create norms for inclusion based on gender as it intersected with… -
Adopting a models-based approach to teaching physical education
Abstract Background: The popularised notion of models-based practice (MBP) is one that focuses on the delivery of a model, e.g. Cooperative Learning, Sport Education, Teaching… -
The A-Z of Social Justice Physical Education: Part 2
Abstract Education reproduces broader social structures and teachers’ responsibilities are constantly increasing, but budgets, resources, and staff decreases. It is a time of uncertainty and… -
The A-Z of Social Justice Physical Education: Part 1
Abstract Education professionals are morally compelled to ensure that all students feel accepted, safe, and are represented in their classes. Physical education is no different;… -
Promoting a culture change in junior and youth sport in New Zealand
Abstract This paper provides insight into the evolution of a project designed to address longstanding adult attitudes and behavioural issues in junior and youth sport… -
School Sport Survey – State of the Nation Report
Abstract Active Nation 39% (124,000) of pupils took part in organised sport outside of the curriculum three or more times a week (Future Generations Indicator…