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Physical Education
Introduction
This guide in an introduction to physical education. It is not possible to produce a definitive list as the subject area is so large. It includes material relevant to P.E. teachers in schools and colleges; P.E. instruction in particular sports and leisure; and trainers and coaches of sports professionals. It is intended primarily for A-level and undergraduate students, as well as researchers, although others will also find it useful.
Books
The selection below are general introductory textbooks for the student of Physical Education. The emphasis is on P.E. in Britain. Books from outside the UK, though useful, will describe their own systems, some may even show comparisons between systems.
Capel, S. and Piotrowski, S. Eds. Issues in Physical Education
(Issues in Education series)
Oxford University Press, 2000
ISBN: 0415186897
Davis, Bob. Physical Education and the Study of Sport
St.Louis: Mosby, 2000
ISBN: 0723431752
Morton, D. Advanced Physical Education Through Diagrams (Oxford
Revision Guides: A Level)
London: RoutledgeFarmer, 1999
ISBN: 0199134111
Honeybourne, J et.al. Advanced Physical Education and Sport for AS-Level
Cheltenham:Nelson Thornes, 2000
ISBN: 0748753036
Parsons, R. GCSE Physical Education: Revision Guide
Coordination Group Publications, 2000
ISBN: 184146709x
Wesson, K. et. Al. Sport and PE: a complete guide to Advanced Level
Study
London: HodderArnold H&S, June 2004
ISBN: 0340683821
Journals
The SPRIG Directory of Periodicals in Sport and Recreation contains a comprehensive list of Sport journals and the libraries that hold them. Below are a selection of those in the range of Physical Education
British Journal of Teaching Physical Education (UK) (Formerly
British Journal of Physical Education)
Bulletin of Physical Education (UK)
CAHPER Journal (CAN)
European Journal of Physical Education (UK)
European Physical Education Review (UK)
International Journal of Physical Education (GER)
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (USA)
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (USA)
Physical Education New Zealand (NZL)
Quest (USA)
Sports Teacher (UK)
Theses and Dissertations
Bibliography of Education Theses in Australia
Available in printed and CD-rom formats. CD-rom is called International
ERIC
British Education Theses Index
Available in CD-rom format as International ERIC
Index to Theses accepted for Higher Degrees in the Universities of
Great Britain and Ireland
London: ASLIB
A bi-annual publication with abstracts. Also available via the Web in
some libraries.
Conferences
Index to Conference Proceedings
Wetherby: British Library
Available in printed form and on CD-ROM. Monthly with annual cumulations
of conference proceedings received by the British Library. It has a subject
index which includes Sport and Sports related subjects
Please note that, from 2004 onwards, the monthly Index to
Conference Proceedings will no longer be produced. The annual cumulation
will continue to be offered in 2004. All records included in the index
are now available free of charge via the Web as part of the DSC Conference
File on the British Library Public Catalogue
(BLPC).
Abstracts and Indexes
Some institutions and organisations offer literature searches for a fee. Many sports organisations have information available via the World Wide Web. Some require membership or subscription for services they provide.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
American Alliance for Health Physical
Education Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD)
This organisation offers professional support for those involved in PE,
fitness, leisure, dance and other health related areas.
Physical Education Index
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (Online)
Covers all aspects of health, sports, P.E., recreation and dance. It has
a separate section on reviews of new books.
OTHERS RESOURCES:
Australian Education Index
British Education Index
Canadian Education Index
Available on CD-rom as International ERIC includes physical education
in the countries stated and some international references.
BIDS
Education
This resource is from the Bath Information Data Services at the University
of Bath. It is a web resource available to the higher education community.
It holds the British Education Index (BEl) and the U.S. government education
resources (ERIC) databases.
SPORTDiscus
Available via the internet and on CD-ROM.
Developed by the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) in Canada, SPORTDiscus
covers both the practical and research literature on
sport, physical fitness and physical education. It indexes periodical
articles, books, conference proceedings, dissertations and theses, research
papers and other publishing forms. The database has over 400,000 records.
It also includes HERACLES, a French-language bibliographic database covering
sport, physical education and fitness.
TourCD
Available in CD-rom format. Also known as Leisure Recreation and Tourism
Abstracts. Contents include Leisure, Sport and Physical Education.
Web Resources
GENERAL
Teaching P.E. in Schools
Lessons Plans are a favourite resource for teachers. There are many on the Web, mostly US-based. They are usually divided into curriculum subject areas which will include P.E.
National
Curriculum in Action : Physical Education
This Web site uses pupils' work and case study material to show what the
National Curriculum in PE looks like in practice. It includes PE attainment
targets, level descriptions, information on how ICT can be used in teaching
PE, as well as a search facility to locate examples of pupils' work and
descriptions of activities. Some files are in video format and require
QuickTime player software. There is also a discussion section and links
to details of NC Programmes of Study, statutory assessment for key stage
3, and schemes of work at primary and secondary level.
National Curriculum Online : PE
This Web site has links to useful sites and resources covering the programme
of study for PE at National Curriculum key stages 1-4. You can search
for resources by keyword, programme of study, or through the Virtual Teacher
Centre. It has information on the QCA/DfES schemes of work including examples
of pupils' work and links to teacher related material.
P.E. Centre
This is a resource for teachers, students and educators of physical education
and sports leadership, with links to the main British exam boards, national
governing bodies and agencies for sport. The Web site contains specific
GCSE and A level topic links and has a series of downloadable Powerpoint
presentations for GCSE and A level. There are also links to other physical
education related sites and resources, newspaper, television and interactive
sports sites.
Teach PE.com
Approved by the National Grid for Learning (NGfL), this Web site is a
useful resource for teachers of physical education. It contains interactive
quizzes; sections covering Advanced level and GCSE level PE; fitness testing;
injuries and other relevant information such as details of recommended
textbooks from Amazon.com.
Educators'
Reference Desk
Though US-based, this Web site could be adapted to suit teaching in British
schools.
Email Discussion Lists on the Web
Email discussion groups allow individuals to communicate with others who share the same interests. In the UK, JISCmail provides over 2,000 discussion lists for the UK Higher Education Community.
Subject Gateways
Gateways organise subjects in to groupings that make it easier to access. These gateways are regularly updated. Some services are only available to the Academic Community.
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BUBL Information Service
A national information service for the Higher Education community.
NISS
National Information and Services Systems: information for education provides
online information services primarily for the Higher Education sector
within the UK. However those in other education sectors such as further
education and schools may find it a valuable tool.
OMNI: health and medicine
Organising Medical Networked Information is the UK's gateway to biomedical
Internet resources. Coverage is in medicine, biomedicine, allied health,
health management and related topics.
SOSIG Social Science Information
Gateway
SOSIG is an online catalogue of Internet resources each one selected by
a librarian or academic.
Organisations and libraries
British Association of Advisers &
Lecturers in Physical Education (BAALPE)
University College Worcester,
Henwick Grove,
Worcester.
WR2 6AJ
Tel: 01905 855584
Fax: 01905 855594
Publications: Handbook of Addresses, and, Safe Practice in Physical Education.
National Sports Medicine Institute
of the United Kingdom (NSMI)
32 Devonshire Street
London W1G 6PX
Tel: +44(0) 20 7908 3636
Fax: +44(0) 20 7908 3635
Information Services is comprised of two main services:the e-Library and
RESCU databases, both pioneering services. NSMI SELECT is a monthly e-newsletter
keeping all customers up-to-date with the latest sportscare issues.
Physical Education Association of
Great Britain & Northern Ireland
(PEA)
Ling House,
Building 25,
London Road,
Reading RG1 5AQ
Tel: 0118 9316240
Fax:0118 9316242
Publication: British Journal of Teaching Physical Education; European
Journal of Physical Education. Professional Association for teachers,
advisers, lecturers and inspectors in Physical Education.
Public Libraries
Check your local public library for selections of books on Sports and
Games.
Scottish Association of Advisers in Physical Education (SAAPE)
Auchterderran Education Centre,
Woodend Road,
Cardenden,
LOCHGELLY,
Fife, KY5 0NE
Tel: 01592 414641
Fax: 01592 414641
The Sports library
The Central Library
Surrey Street
Sheffield, S1 1XZ
Tel: 0114 273 4747 or 0114 273 4748
Fax: 0114 273 5009
Email: sheffield.cas@dial.pipex.com
Large collection and also houses the former library of the Physical Education
Association. Literature searches carried out for a fee.
Sports Coach UK
114 Cardigan Road
Headingley
Leeds
LS6 3BJ
Tel: 0113 2744802
Fax: 0113 2755019
Details of publications and coaching programmes including coaching for
teachers.
OTHER RELATED ORGANISATIONS:
Association of Personal Trainers
8 Bedford Court (Suite 2),
London WC2E 90U
Tel: 020 78361102
Fax: 020 7379 5552
Fitness NI
147 Holywood Road,
Belfast BT4 3BE
Tel: 028 90651103
Fitness Scotland
Caledonia House
South Gyle,
Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131 3177243
Keep Fit Association
Astra House,
Suite 1.05,
Arklow Road,
London SE14 6EB
Tel: 020 8692 9566
Fax: 020 8692 8383
This organisation promotes physical and mental well-being and fitness
for men and women.
Publishers
Coachwise
Units 2/3
Chelsea Close,
Off Amberley Road,
Armley,
Leeds LS12 4HW
Tel: ( 44) 0113 201 5555
Fax: ( 44) 0113 231 9606
E-mail: enquiries@1st4sport.com
The publisher.for Sports Coach UK.
Jan Roscoe Publications
'Holyrood'
23 Stockwell Road,
Widnes,
Cheshire WAS 4PI
Tel: 0151 4204446
Email: jroscoe@rapid.co.uk
Major supplier of books and resources for PE.
This guide was written by Denise Amalemba for SPRIG.
Updated by Steve Hewett
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February 2004