Safety and Risk in Primary School Physical Education

<p>Physical education and sport in schools is undergoing renewed emphasis and the primary sector key stages are rightly seen as fundamental elements in the new initiatives.</p><p>The majority of primary school teachers are non-specialists and there is therefore a particular need for information on safe planning and practice in physical education to be designed to meet their specific requirements.</p><p>Safety is a central issue in P.E. and as risk assessment is now a statutory part of Health and Safety at Work requirements it is vitally important that all staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities. As all schools are now obliged to undertake risk management this book addresses a very real need. <em>Safety and Risk in Primary Physical Education</em> gives a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of safety in P.E. in primary schools including:</p><p>* legal responsibilities<br>* policies on good practice and risk<br>* pupil readiness<br>* equipment and the environment<br>* each subject area included in the National Curriculum - gymnastics games dance athletics outdoor and adventurous activities and swimming<br>* checklists of key points for safe practice.</p>