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Defining Physical Education (Routledge Revivals)
The Social Construction of a School Subject in Postwar Britain
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The book examines the public debate surrounding physical education in British schools leading up to the 1987 General Election. By situating this discussion in the historical context post-World War II, it highlights the competing perspectives on the purpose, content, and teaching methods of physical education. Various groups contested the meaning and objectives of school physical education, reflecting broader societal values and educational philosophies of the time.
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Defining Physical Education (Routledge Revivals), David Kirk
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- Title
- Defining Physical Education (Routledge Revivals)
- Subtitle
- The Social Construction of a School Subject in Postwar Britain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Kirk
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9780415508100
- Category
- Social sciences, Sport, Pedagogy
- Description
- The book examines the public debate surrounding physical education in British schools leading up to the 1987 General Election. By situating this discussion in the historical context post-World War II, it highlights the competing perspectives on the purpose, content, and teaching methods of physical education. Various groups contested the meaning and objectives of school physical education, reflecting broader societal values and educational philosophies of the time.