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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Moving, Learning & Achieving: Edited Proceedings of the the 27th ACHPER International Conference, Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, South Australia, 18-20 April 2011 |
Publisher | ACHPER National |
Pages | 160-169 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780987110916 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | ACHPER International Conference - Duration: 18 Apr 2011 → … |
Conference
Conference | ACHPER International Conference |
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Period | 18/04/11 → … |