Supporting Physical Development and Physical Education in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning) - Hardcover

Doherty, Jonathan; Bailey, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0335209823 ISBN 13: 9780335209828

Publisher: Open University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This work considers the enormous potential of physical activity to enrich the lives of all children. The authors share the view that physical development, growth and learning are of fundamental importance in all our lives, but particularly so for the growing child. Physical Education offers a unique opportunity to encourage all areas of development. The book emphasises the need for stimulating, engaging and developmentally appropriate movement experiences from birth onwards and offers concrete guidance for parents, teachers and childcare workers in both indoor and outdoor settings. Each chapter is a manifesto for children learning through movement. Drawing upon recognized good practice and research, this book offers a realistic, informed and original model of movement education for all young children.

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About the Author

Jonathan Doherty is a senior lecturer in physical education at Leeds Metropolitan University with responsibility for early years and primary physical education courses. He is also Head of Early Childhood Education. Richard Bailey is a Reader in Education Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University. His research embraces a range of education topics and he has published extensively in this area. Both authors are attached to the Centre for Physical Education at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335209823
• ISBN 13: 9780335209828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128