Physical education is for life (part 1) redefining school physical education for the 21st century
Journal article
Jess, M., Keay, P., McMillan, P., Howells, K. and Cooke, D. 2023. Physical education is for life (part 1) redefining school physical education for the 21st century. Physical Education Matters. 18 (3), pp. 80-83.
Authors | Jess, M., Keay, P., McMillan, P., Howells, K. and Cooke, D. |
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Abstract | This series of articles focuses on a lifelong and life-wide vision for physical education (PE) called ‘Physical Education is for Life’ (PEL). Based on ideas from complexity thinking, PEL makes the case that school PE should actively seek to become the ’connective catalyst’ that sets the foundation for the lifelong and life-wide PE journeys of all children and young people. In this first article, we set up the series by sharing two hypothetical school PE scenarios: a multi-activity scenario at ‘Fixed’ High School and a PEL scenario at ‘Flexible’ High School. While we focus these scenarios on secondary (high) schools, the issues raised are equally relevant to the early years and primary school setting. Importantly, these scenarios are the backdrop for the discussions that follow throughout the series as they raise issues and challenges for those PE stakeholders, particularly teachers, who seek to make the transition towards a ‘Physical Education is for Life’ vision. In addition, this first article also presents an overview of the key complexity thinking concepts, or commonalities, that underpin this re-focussing of school PE. |
Keywords | Physical education; Transformative; PEL |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | Physical Education Matters |
Journal citation | 18 (3), pp. 80-83 |
Publisher | Association of Physical Education |
ISSN | 1751-0988 |
Related URL | https://www.afpe.org.uk/page/Physical_Education_Matters |
Publication dates | |
15 Nov 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 20 Nov 2023 |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Restricted |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Restricted |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/96619/physical-education-is-for-life-part-1-redefining-school-physical-education-for-the-21st-century
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