Touch and contact in physical education, narratives of fear

Exploring the complexities of physical touch in education, this book addresses the discomfort surrounding tactile interactions between PE teachers and students in a risk-averse environment. It examines the impact of a culture of accusation on the professional identity of educators. Through semi-structured interviews with PE staff, the findings are transformed into a fictional narrative that provokes thought about adult-child discomfort. By merging conventional empirical methods with alternative approaches, it highlights the nuances in communication and the hidden dynamics at play.