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This book assesses the landscape of physical education today and the issues that shape it as a curriculum subject, particularly in the era of COVID-19. It explores the processes of transformation and change that follow government policy and considers what this means for physical education practitioners in schools.
Sommario
Part I: Micro-Political Issues in Physical Education 1. The Socialization of Physical Education 2. The Competitionization of Physical Education 3. The Politicization of Physical Education 4. The Marketization of Physical Education 5. The Academicization of Physical Education Part II: Socio-Cultural and Historical Issues in Physical Education 6. The Militarization of Physical Education 7. The Equalization of Physical Education 8. The Globalization of Physical Education Part III: Post-Modernist Issues in Physical Education 9. The Healthization of Physical Education 10. The Digitalization of Physical Education 11. The Pandemicization of Physical Education 12. The Modernization of Physical Education
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Gary Stidder is Principal Lecturer at the University of Brighton, UK and the Professional Practice Lead for Initial Teacher Education (Physical Education and Dance) within the School of Sport and Health Sciences, as well as the Route Leader for the PGCE and School Direct Physical Education pathways. Gary holds the University award for teaching excellence and is the Co-founder and Deputy Director of the University of Brighton’s pioneering ‘Football 4 Peace International Project’ (www.football4peace.eu). In 2018 Gary was awarded the Honoured Members Award by the Association for Physical Education for making a difference at National and International level over a lengthy and sustained period of time. He is also External Examiner at Brunel University and Chester University, both in the UK and The University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland.
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This book assesses the landscape of physical education today and the issues that shape it as a curriculum subject, particularly in the era of COVID-19. It explores the processes of transformation and change that follow government policy and considers what this means for physical education practitioners in schools.
