The Really Useful Physical Education Book edited by Chelsea School Senior Lecturers Gary Stidder and Sid Hayes has been published by Routledge. Written predominantly by physical education lecturers from the Chelsea school, The Really Useful Physical Education Book provides training and practising teachers with guidance and ideas to teach physical education effectively and imaginatively at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. It is underpinned by easy-to-understand theory, links to the curriculum and presents a wide range of high quality, fun lessons alongside engaging teaching examples and methodologies. With practical advice to ensure pupils exercise safely and enjoyably, it is a compendium of ideas for learning and teaching a range of physical activities.
The Really Useful Physical Education Book is for all secondary school teachers responsible for the new Key Stage 3 curriculum as well as those working with primary schools within school sport partnerships, providing them ideas and advice to help pupils participate in and enjoy physical education. Primary school teachers will also find a range of relevant and innovative ideas for making their physical education lessons more appealing and engaging for their pupils at Key Stage 2.

