A Framework For Physical Education In The Early Years

A Framework for Physical Education in the Early Years A Framework for Physical Education in the Early Years by Hazel Kathleen Manners and Margaret E.Carroll UK USA The Falmer Press, 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE The Falmer Press, Taylor & Francis Inc., 325 Chestnut Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia PA 19106 © H.K.Manners and M.E.Carroll, 1995 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without permission in writing from the Publisher. First published in 1995 This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2004. The Falmer Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data are available on request ISBN 0-203-45358-1 Master e-book ISBN ISBN 0-203-76182-0 (Adobe eReader Format) ISBN 0 7507 0417 9 paper Contents Acknowledgments vi Preface vii Introduction 1 Chapter One Principles on Which Physical Education Between the Ages of 3 and 7 Depend 3 Chapter Two Laying the Foundations in the Nursery 21 Chapter Three Games in the Early Years 34 Chapter Four Gymnastic Activities in the Early Years 63 Chapter Five Dance in the Early Years 84 Chapter Six Swimming in the Early Years 105 Chapter Seven Implementing a Whole School Policy in Physical Education in the Early Years 122 References 134 Index 136 v Acknowledgments Photographs: Les Cross, University of Brighton Children from Bevendean Primary School, Brighton and St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic School, Hove. vi Physical Education Non Statutory Guidance (Section E1), NCC, 1992, Crown copyright is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of HMSO. Preface This book endeavours to cover a comprehensive look at National Curriculum physical education to Key Stage 1. Six basic principles are identified which provide the foundation for the rationale, curriculum content, teaching and planning processes required in providing a balanced programme for children between the ages of 3 and 7. A bank of ideas for warming up and calming down activities that can be used in lessons is also included. Concise explanations of some of the terms used in physical education will help clarify technical phraseology which is often confusing to the nonspecialist. Special attention is paid to movement education in the nursery, an important area of physical activity which can lead on to the work that will be introduced in the reception classes. Games, gymnastic activities, dance a