Dr Gary Stidder
Principal Lecturer
contact:
Sport and Service Management
Gaudick Road
Eastbourne
BN20 7SR
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 643778
Email: G.Stidder@brighton.ac.uk
Research interests
- Gender and Physical Education
- Outdoor Education
- Pedagogy of Teaching and Learning
- Mentoring in Physical Education Teacher Training
Biography
Dr. Gary Stidder is the PGCE route leader for Physical Education initial teacher training and coordinator of all outdoor education modules at the University of Brighton, School of Sport and Service Management. Gary is a former graduate from Brunel University (1982 – 1986) and completed his Masters Degree in Education at the University of Brighton in 1998. In 2009 Gary completed his PhD, entitled “A comparative analysis of Secondary and High School Physical Education policy and practice for girls in the United Kingdom and the United States of America”, at the Chelsea School Research Centre (University of Brighton).
Gary is an ex-secondary school Physical Education teacher and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to the USA during 1990-1991. Gary is co-editor (with Sid Hayes) of ‘Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport’ (2003) and ‘The Really Useful Physical Education Book’ both published by Routledge, holds the University award for teaching excellence, and is the co- founder of the University of Brighton’s pioneering ‘Football 4 Peace Project’ in Israel which has been operating since 2001. His main academic interest includes gender issues in Physical Education, Outdoor Education theory and practice, and mentoring in initial teacher education. In July 2008 Gary was presented with a national award from the Association of Physical Education (AfPE) for his contribution to research and scholarship in the field of Physical Education. Gary has also appeared on Teachers Television as a panellist. In 2013 Gary was awarded the University of Brighton’s staff excellence award for community engagement.
Selected external research-related roles
- External Examiner for PGCE Physical Education (Secondary), University of Bedfordshire - October 2013 – July 2017.
- External Examiner for the Sport and Management Foundation Degree with Highlands College, Jersey and University of Plymouth – October 2013 – July 2017
- External Advisor for BA (Hons) Physical Education (Top Up) validation panel, University of Wolverhampton in Mauritius June 11th – 14th 2013
- Recipient of the Association for Physical Education (AfPE) Main Award for contribution to research and scholarship in the United Kingdom, Chester July 2008.
- External Examiner for PGCE Physical Education (Secondary), University of Bedfordshire - October 2013 – July 2017.
- External Examiner for the Sport and Management Foundation Degree with Highlands College, Jersey and University of Plymouth – October 2013 – July 2017
- External Advisor for BA (Hons) Physical Education (Top Up) validation panel, University of Wolverhampton in Mauritius June 11th – 14th 2013
- External Examiner for the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Belfast, Northern Ireland, October 2005 – June 2010.
- External Examiner for Bachelor of Arts (BA) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 4 Year Undergraduate Physical Education Degree and PGCE PE Course at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham September 2006 – July 2010.
- External Examiner for PGCE Physical Education (Secondary), University of East London, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD, - October 2008 – July 2013.
- External Examiner for Bachelor of Arts (BA) Childhood Studies (Physical Education Pathway), Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent - September 2009 – July 2013#
- Co-Founder and project leader, Football 4 Peace International (Israel) since 2000 (www.football4peace.eu)
Research Publications
STIDDER, GARY (2012) Training to teach physical education in an opposite-sex secondary school: a qualitative analysis of trainee teachers’ experiences European Physical Education Review, 18 (3). ISSN 1356-336X
STIDDER, GARY (2012) Preparing trainee teachers of physical education to teach outdoor and adventurous and activities in schools Physical Education Matters, 7 (2). ISSN 1751-0988
STIDDER, GARY and HAYES, GORDON (2012) Equity and inclusion in physical education: themes and perspective for practitioners In: Stidder, G. and Hayes, G., eds. Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport. Taylor & Francis, London, UK. ISBN 9780415670616
STIDDER, GARY and Griggs, Gerald (2012) Healthism and the obesity discourse: approaches to inclusive health education through alternative physical education In: STIDDER, GARY and HAYES, GORDON, eds. Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport. Taylor & Francis, London, UK. ISBN 9780415670616
STIDDER, GARY and Wallace, James (2012) Inclusive learning and teaching through accredited awards in physical education within a 14 – 19 curriculum framework In: Stidder, G. and Hayes, G., eds. Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport. Taylor & Francis, London, UK. ISBN 9780415670616
STIDDER, GARY, LINES, GILLIAN and Keyworth, Saul (2012) Investigating the gender regime in physical education and dance In: Stidder, G. and Hayes, G., eds. Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport. Taylor & Francis, London, UK. ISBN 9780415670616
STIDDER, GARY (2012) The value of reflexivity for inclusive practice in physical education In: Stidder, G. and Hayes, G., eds. Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport. Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, UK. ISBN 9780415670616
Stidder, G. and Binney, J. (2012) Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Physical Education Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 041568997X
Stidder, G. and Hayes, G.S., eds. (2012) Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport (2nd edition) Routledge, Abingdon, UK. ISBN 9780415670616
STIDDER, GARY (2012) Training to teach physical education in a grammar school for boys: female narratives and mentor perspectives Sport, Education and Society . ISSN 1357-3322
STIDDER, GARY (2012) Football 4 Peace project 2011 Physical Education Matters, 7 (1). pp. 53-54. ISSN 1751-0988
BINNEY, JONATHAN and STIDDER, GARY (2011) Alternative approaches to teaching and learning physical education in secondary schools Physical Education Matters, 6 (2). ISSN 1751-0988
Stidder, G. and Hayes, G.S. (2010) Health and safety issues in Physical Education In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 75-94. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Hayes, G.S., Stidder, G. and Hannay, J. (2010) Introduction In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 26-52. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Lambert, J. and Gardiner, J. (2010) Learning and teaching citizenship through Physical Education In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 392-428. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Stidder, G. and Hayes, G.S. (2010) Learning and teaching in Physical Education - a guide to teachers and trainees In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 53-74. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Theodoulides, A. and Keen, S. (2010) Learning and teaching through athletic activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 312-358. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Smith, F. and Pocknell, L. (2010) Learning and teaching through dance activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 172-218. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Wallis, J. and Harley, R. (2010) Learning and teaching through fitness and health activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 359-391. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Lambert, J. (2010) Learning and teaching through games activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 95-139. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Binney, J. and Barrett, D. (2010) Learning and teaching through gymnastic activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 140-171. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Stidder, G. and Haasner, A. (2010) Learning and teaching through on-site outdoor and adventurous activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 219-279. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Wallis, J. and Binney, J. (2010) Learning and teaching through swimming and water-based activities In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 280-311. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
HAYES, GORDON and STIDDER, GARY (2010) The Really Useful Physical Education Book: Learning and Teaching across the 7-14 age range The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Stidder, G. and Hayes, G.S. (2010) Thematic learning and teaching through Physical Education In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 429-471. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
Stidder, G. (2010) Using information and communication technology to support learning and teaching in Physical Education In: Hayes, G.S. and Stidder, G., eds. The Really Useful Physical Education Book. The Really Useful Series . Routledge, London, pp. 472-500. ISBN 978-0-415-49827-2
STIDDER, GARY (2009) Challenging sex-role stereotyping in secondary physical education initial teacher education: Amy’s story Physical Education Matters, 4 (4). pp. 28-34. ISSN 1751-0988
Stidder, G and Haasner, A (2007) Developing outdoor and adventurous activites for co-existence and reconciliation in Israel: an Anglo-German approach Journal of Adventure Training & Outdoor Learning, 7 (2). pp. 131-140. ISSN 1754-0402
Stidder, G. (2007) Outdoor and Adventurous Activities in secondary schools and the development of subject knowledge amongst trainee physical education teachers in south-east England Physical Education Matters, 2 (3). pp. 34-40. ISSN 1751-0988
Stidder, G (2007) Maagan and the German Dimension In: Sugden, J and Wallis, J, eds. Football for Peace: Teaching and Playing Sport for Conflict Resolution in the Middle East. Meyer & Meyer, Aachen, pp. 81-96. ISBN 1841261815
Stidder, G. and Hayes, G.S. (2007) ‘Trainee Teachers’ Experiences of teaching National Curriculum PE during School-Based Placements at Key Stages Three and Four in the South-East of England (1994 – 2004) Physical Education Matters, 2 (1). pp. 42-47. ISSN 1751-0988
Stidder, G. (2006) Developing junior and primary school teachers subject knowledge in Outdoor and Adventurous Activities through TOP outdoors training Physical Education Matters, 1 (3). pp. 13-16. ISSN 1751-0988
STIDDER, GARY and HAYES, GORDON (2006) A longitudinal study of physical education trainee teachers' experiences on school placements in the south-east of England (1994-2004) European Physical Education Review, 12 (3). ISSN 1356-336X
Stidder, G. (2006) A Developmental Approach to teaching Outdoor and Adventurous Activities in Schools Physical Education Matters, 1 (2). pp. 13-16. ISSN 1751-0988
Stidder, G. (2006) Raising the profile of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities in secondary school physical education - A Developmental Approach Physical Education, 1 (1). pp. 12-14. ISSN 1751-0988
Stidder, G and Wallis, J (2006) The Place of Physical Education within the Proposed 14 – 19 Curriculum: Insights and Implications for Future Practice Part Two The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 37 (1). pp. 40-44. ISSN 14724375
Stidder, G. (2006) The training of Physical Education Teachers: A critique of student teacher preparation 1946 – 1947 The Bulletin of Physical Education, Celebratory Edition . pp. 163-165. ISSN 0521-0011
Stidder, G. and Wallis, J. (2005) The Place of Physical Education within the Proposed 14 – 19 Curriculum: Insights and Implications for Future Practice (Part One) The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 36 (2). pp. 43-48. ISSN 1472-4375
Stidder, G (2005) Trainee Teacher Perceptions of Job Advertisements in England with Regards to Gender and Physical Education European Physical Education Review, 11 (3). pp. 309-333. ISSN 1356-336X
Stidder, G. (2004) The Use of Information and Communication Technology in Physical Education In: Capel, S., ed. Learning to Teach Physical Education in the Secondary School: A Companion to School Experience. Routledge Falmer, London, pp. 219-238. ISBN 0415336368
Lambert, J., Stidder, G. and Sugden, J. (2004) Football 4 Peace Project Update: Israel 2004 The Bulletin of Physical Education, 40 (2). pp. 239-247. ISSN 0521-0011
Lambert, J., Stidder, G. and Sugden, J. (2004) Football 4 Peace Update: Israel 2004 The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 35 (2). pp. 20-22. ISSN 1472-4375
Lambert, J., Stidder, G. and Sugden, J. (2004) Choosing Sides for Middle East Peace: Israel 2004 The Global Game: A Football Monthly . pp. 5-6.
Stidder, G., Sugden, J. and Lambert, J. (2004) Football for Peace Project Update: Israel 2004 Insight - Official Journal of the English Football Association, 7 (2). pp. 14-15.
Stidder, G. and Wallis, J. (2003) Future Directions for Physical Education at Key Stage Four and Post-16: Some Critical Questions The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 34 (4). pp. 41-47. ISSN 1472-4375
Theodoulides, A (2003) Curriculum Planning for inclusion in physical education In: Hayes, S. and Stidder, G., eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport: Contemporary issues for teachers, trainees and practitioners. Routledge, London, pp. 15-30. ISBN 0415282268
Theodoulides, A (2003) ‘Other people matter’: Contesting control and domination in physical education and sport In: Hayes, S. and Stidder, G., eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport: Contemporary issues for teachers, trainees and practitioners. Routledge, London, pp. 33-44. ISBN 0415282268
Keech, M (2003) Sport Through Education? Issues for Schools and Sports development In: Hayes, S and Stidder, G, eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education. Routledge, London. ISBN 0415282268
Lines, G and Stidder, G (2003) Reflections on the Mixed and Single sex PE Debate In: Hayes, S and Stidder, G, eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education. Routledge, London. ISBN 0415282268
Stidder, S and Wallis, J (2003) Accreditation in Physical Education? Meeting the Needs and Interests of Pupils at Key Stage Four In: Hayes, G.S. and G.Stidder, G., eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education: Contemporary Issues for Teachers, Trainees and Practitioners. Routledge, London, pp. 185-209. ISBN 0415282268
Hayes, S and Stidder, G (2003) Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education Routledge, London. ISBN 0415282268
Hayes, S and Stidder, G (2003) Social Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport: Themes and Perspectives for Practitioners In: Hayes, S and Stidder, G, eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education: Contemporary Issues for Teachers, Trainees and Practitioners. Routledge, London, pp. 1-13. ISBN 0415282268
Sugden, John and Stidder, Gary (2003) Sport and social inclusion across religious and ethnic divisions. A case of football in Israel In: Hayes, Sid and Stidder, Gary, eds. Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education. Routledge, London, pp. 135-151. ISBN 0415282268
Stidder, G. and Sugden, J. (2003) Sport and Physical Education Across Religious and Ethnic Divisions: What Can Teachers of Physical Education Learn From The Israel Project The Bulletin of Physical Education, 39 (1). pp. 5-20. ISSN 0521-0011
Stidder, G. (2002) Gender, Advertising and Staff Recruitment in Secondary School Physical Education: Time for debate? The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 33 (4). pp. 43-48. ISSN 1472-4375
Stidder, G (2002) The Recruitment of Secondary School Physical Education Teachers in England: A Gendered Perspective? The European Physical Education Review, Autumn, (8), 3, pp 249 – 269, ISSN: 1356-336X, 8 (3). pp. 249-269. ISSN 1356-336X
Stidder, G. and Hayes, G.S. (2002) A Survey of Physical Education Trainees’ Experiences on School Placements in the South - East of England (1997 – 2001) The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 33 (2). pp. 43-48. ISSN 1472-4375
Stidder, G. (2002) Gender, Pedagogy and Social Inclusion: Teacher Perceptions of Mixed and Single Sex Physical Education in English Secondary Schools The Bulletin of Physical Education, 38 (1). pp. 2-18. ISSN 0521-0011
Stidder, G. (2001) Who’s for Exams? Part Two The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 32 (4). pp. 38-40. ISSN 1472-4375
Stidder, G. (2001) Who’s for Exams? The British Journal of Teaching Physical Education, 32 (3). pp. 46-48. ISSN 1472-4375
Stidder, G. (2001) Curriculum Innovation in Physical Education at Key Stage Four: A Review of GCSE PE Results in One English Secondary School 1997 – 2000 The Bulletin of Physical Education, 37 (1). pp. 25-46. ISSN 0521-0011
