Physical Education in the Early Years

<p>This book begins with an overview of the first months of a child's life with an indication of the major movement milestones which all children should reach before they enter the pre-school phase. The rest of the book gives information about developing children's physical skills in dance games and gymnastics throughout the pre-school and infant school phase. It also addresses many of the contemporary issues surrounding the delivery of the PE curriculum in schools including the assessment of pupil's performance.<br>This book will help students teachers and curriculum leaders deliver a sound PE education to children aged 3-7 and will also prove useful to all those involved in early years education.<br><strong> Pauline Wetton</strong> is currently a lecturer in education and an assistant director of sport at the University of Durham.<br>The Teaching and Learning in the First Three Years at School series is edited by Joy Palmer.</p>