Teaching Health and Physical Education in Secondary School: An integrated health perspective

Teaching Health and Physical Education in Secondary School is designed to assist pre-service and practising teachers in understanding Health and Physical Education (HPE) and how students learn about the influences of health, physical activity and optimisation of wellbeing. This strengths-based approach to the curriculum shifts the focus from the 'medical' model of health to a health-promoting view of wellbeing. Combined with its companion resource, Teaching Physical Education in Primary School, this thorough guide supports secondary teachers in delivering HPE to a diverse range of students' needs. The book addresses key topics, including: • The key learning ideas of the HPE subject • Understanding the important links between physical activity, health and wellbeing • The development of health literacy and the benefit of healthy, active lifestyles • Developing students' competence, confidence and motivation • Current health issues in the context of HPE. Read more