A study of physical education, this text corresponds to the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) criteria for A-Level study in PE. It covers the educational, ethical, biophysical, historical, social, political, cultural and psychological dimensions of performance, studied in A-Level PE.

A study of physical education, this text corresponds to the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) criteria for A-Level study in PE, as stipulated for the development of A-Level syllabuses in sport. The book prepares students for course exams and university study. It presents comprehensive coverage of the educational, ethical, biophysical, historical, social, political, cultural and psychological dimensions of performance, studied in A-Level PE. The text is supported by an interactive Web site and CD-ROM.

Part 1 Educational, ethical and psychological dimensions of reflective performer in physical education: the reflective performer in physical education - the field of study
equity in physical education - principles in practice
learning to become a reflective performer
psychological factors influencing reflective performance. Part 2 Biophysical dimensions of reflective performer in physical education: functional anatomy and performance
energy for physical activity
physiological capacity for physical activity
improving physiological capacity for physical activity
biomechanics of learning physical skills - describing motion
biomechanics of learning physical skills - the effects of forces and torques. Part 3 Historical dimensions of reflective performer in physical education: physical training and the health of working class children, 1850-1933
the rise of the games ethic in schools, 1850-1950
gendered physical education, 1930-1960
the emergence of a scientific base to physical education and sport, 1946-1970
government involvement in sport and recreation and the rescue of working class youth, 1920-1965
the social construction of sport-based physical education, 1940-1970. Part 4 Social and cultural dimensions of reflective performer in physical education: the body, culture and physical activity
the commodification of physical culture
the social construction of gender in physical education and sport
comparative perspectives on physical education and sport. Part 5 Policy dimensions of reflective performer in physical education: key national organizations in sport provision
national policies for sport provision
local provision of sport and recreation
contemporary developments in physical education.