For Children

Written specifically for students of both Sports Science and Physical Education, "Sport and Physical Education: The Key Concepts" is a reference guide to the disciplines, themes, topics and concerns current in contemporary sport. Entries on such diverse subjects as professionalism, history, exercise... More

Manners' and Carroll's best-selling book takes a detailed look at the National Curriculum Physical Education at Key Stage 1 in the light of recent changes. Games, gymnastics, dance and swimming are covered in detail and sample units of work for each age group provide students in initial teacher trai... More

Physical Education as a profession offers amny opportunities to the individual who likes to work with children and adults, like a large variety of games and sports, enjoys working in the out-of-doors and in the gymnasium or swimming pool, and is interested in rendering a service to mankind as well a... More

"The Yoga Adventure for Children" is an illustrated manual for teachers at primary schools and yoga teachers who wish to create children's classes. Featuring 80 drawings of poses, the book playfully acquaints children with yoga stretches and postures and the philosophy behind the practice. Blending ... More

A lively interactive introduction to basic body parts and movements. Gorillas, elephants, camels and other animals invite young readers to clap, stomp, wriggle and bend like they do!... More