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Much research has focused on dyslexia and co-ordination. This book examines the literature and provides a framework to support pupils with dyslexia, not only during PE lessons but in less structured environments, for example during break time when pupils are likely to be involved in physical activities.
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Dyslexia and Physical Education
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Dyslexia and Physical Education Madeleine Portwood
David Fulton Publishers London
David Fulton Publishers Ltd The Chiswick Centre, 414 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5TF www.fultonpublishers.co.uk David Fulton Publishers is a division of Granada Learning Limited, part of Granada plc. First published 2003 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The right of Madeleine Portwood to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Copyright © Madeleine Portwood 2003 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A Catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN 1 85346 970 X 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, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher.
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Contents Acknowledgements
vi
Foreword by Dr Lindsay Peer CBE and Dr Gavin Reid
vii
Introduction
ix
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An Overview of Research
1
2
Physical Development in the Early Years
7
3
Activities for Children in the Nursery
4
An Introduction to Movement Skills from Foundation to Key Stage 2 33
5
Developing Skills – Balance
43
6
Developing Skills – Movement
53
7
Developing Skills – Coordination
63
8
Developing Skills – Secondary Education
75
9
Physical Education – Positive Solutions
83
Conclusion
99
10
21
Appendix: Useful Addresses
101
References and Further Reading
103
Index
107
Acknowledgements
I would like to extend my thanks to the children and parents who have contributed to this book in allowing their photographs and case studies to be presented, particularly the pupils of Montalbo Primary School. I have benefited from the support of my professional colleagues who, through their particular specialisms and involvement with youngsters, have supplied invaluable supplementary material:
• Shaun Myers, Ingleton Primary School, who has provided much of the inspiration for the suggested activities;
• Alan Duff, Advisor in Physical Education and Chris Ridley, Motor Skills Project Coordinator;
• Master David Jordinson and members of the Chungdokwan Taekwondo Organisation. Additionally, I thank the following students who gave their time to meet with me personally: Adam, Ben, Callum, Claire, Craig, Gary, Hannah, Jack, Jamie, Kiel, Le