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In order to become a more effective practitioner every teacher needs to have a sound understanding of the theoretical, social and historical context in which their work takes place. Understanding Primary Physical Education goes further than any other textbook in exploring the development of physical education teaching at the primary and elementary level, drawing together important research from across the educational and sociological literature. The book goes beyond everyday teaching practice at an operational level to encourage students, trainee teachers and researchers to develop a critical understanding of policy, process and practice in primary physical education. By rooting everyday documents and everyday issues in a broader, connected educational and developmental landscape, this book challenges casual assumptions and encourages a better, more thoughtful teaching practice. It is an essential companion for any degree level course in primary physical education.

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Gerald Griggs is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports Studies at the University of Wolverhampton. Gerald trained as a primary teacher with a specialism in physical education at Edge Hill, before teaching in primary schools in the UK. Since his move to the University of Wolverhampton in 2006 he has published and presented increasingly widely on primary physical education and the sociology of sport, as well as completing his PhD. He is a member of the British Educational Research Association, including the Special Interest Group for Physical Education, the Association for Physical Education, and the British Sociological Association

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