Contemporary benefits, issues and challenges primary teachers face when teaching Physical Education

Andrew Bennie, Ben Still

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[This paper outlines contemporary benefits, issues and challenges generalist primary teachers face when teaching Physical Education (PE). It is based on research with five Sydney-based New South Wales Department of Education and Training (NSW DET) primary school teachers. The study utilised semi-structured interviews to collect data enabling the participants to detail their understanding of the issues and challenges they face when teaching PE. Data analysis identified six major categories including (1) School Environment, (2) School Personnel, (3) Needs of a Generalist Teacher, (4) Social Influences on PE, (5) Purpose of PE and, (6) Importance of PE that are discussed in this paper.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMoving, Learning & Achieving: Edited Proceedings of the the 27th ACHPER International Conference, Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, South Australia, 18-20 April 2011
    PublisherACHPER National
    Pages160-169
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Print)9780987110916
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    EventACHPER International Conference -
    Duration: 18 Apr 2011 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceACHPER International Conference
    Period18/04/11 → …

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