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Models-Based Practice Lesson Planning Templates
Do you want to start exploring different ways to approach your teaching but don’t know where to start? Why not download these simplified lesson planning…
Polybat Student Worksheets
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Polybat, an adaptive table tennis game designed to accommodate players of all abilities. This resource offers a comprehensive…
PE Lesson Debrief
This PE lesson debrief provides sample questions for dedicated improvement and reflection time (DIRT) at the end of a physical education lesson. As well as…
Research
Academic articles and policy documents all in one place, helping you to bridge the gap between theory and practice, making it easier to advocate the value of physical activity and physical education.
The Embodied Nature of Physical Literacy: Interconnectedness of Lived Experience and Meaning
Abstract This article discusses the embodied nature of physical literacy with specific attention given to the interconnectedness of embodiment, lived experience, and meaning (assemblage). Through…
Exploring the Notion of Literacy Within Physical Literacy: A Discussion Paper
Abstract The concept of physical literacy is continuing to gain traction internationally. This increasing interest has also given rise to concerns about the use, interpretation…
Physical Literacy and Teacher Professional Development
Abstract Spanning different countries and research groups, physical literacy has been recognized as a valuable approach for aligning and optimizing physical education, physical activity and…
Insight
Stay up to date and informed with the latest insight and announcements from across physical education, physical literacy, sport, education, health and wellbeing.
PE Insights Episode 42 Sam Horton – PE, Swimming and Leadership
Introduction In this episode, Nathan Walker is in conversation with Sam Horton, PE and swimming lead at a primary school in England. Sam champions PE…
DfE Call for Evidence Summary
In response to the DfE’s call for evidence, the team here at PE Scholar submitted an extensive reply in relation to PE – here is…
Designing a PE GCSE theory curriculum
by Annie-Jane Finch Johnson Introduction In my previous experience working with physical education (PE) teachers and from my online research of school website curricula, many…
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