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The module aims to enable students to critically analyse and problematise key areas of current professional practice in physical education.

Drawing on recent research, and situating traditional debates in contemporary contexts, it addresses current key topics within the subject.

Students are invited to critically reflect upon their own teaching philosophy, pedagogical values and practice in relation to these key influences within the profession of Physical Education.

This module is essential for those students intending to pursue a career in teaching.

The module will draw on recent research and policy to highlight current professional practice in physical education. It will explore the direct and indirect influences of central government, local education authorities, schools, departments and teachers in the development of policy and practice in Physical Education. Content is likely to include an examination of central and local government policies, influences of recent and relevant national initiatives in relation to physical education in schools.

A student passing this module should be able to:

• Demonstrate and apply teaching and learning based knowledge and underpin it with an evidence based approach to practice
• Have a systematic understanding of the implications current policy and initiatives have on the Sports Education practitioner
• Evaluate new concepts, frameworks and theories within an education setting
• Critically analyses current practice in sport and physical education settings
• Identify, select and critically analyse a range of education sources of information and interpret their impact on a sports education setting

Take responsibility for their learning independently

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.