{"id":3830,"date":"2021-09-03T08:31:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T07:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chi.ac.uk\/?page_id=3830"},"modified":"2023-12-11T11:54:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T11:54:05","slug":"optimising-practice-in-pe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chi.ac.uk\/research\/centres\/centre-for-health-and-allied-sport-and-exercise-science-research-chaser\/optimising-practice-in-pe\/","title":{"rendered":"Children, Teaching and Practice in Physical Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Children, Teaching and Practice in Physical Education Research Group<\/h1>\r\n
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Reasearch into Physical Education Practice<\/h2>\r\n

Children, teachers and practice in PE, sport and physical activity<\/h3>\r\n

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Researchers in this theme explore the experiences of children\/young people and the attitudes and behaviours of teachers and coaches working with them in sport and physical education contexts. Consideration is given to the gendered nature of participation, safeguarding and developing confidence and competence to access opportunities. Specific attention is afforded to creative methodologies that serve best to understand children\/young people’s subjective experiences. Teacher and coach epistemologies and behaviours form a focus of work that aims to understand practice and the impact that this has in professional environments.<\/p>\r\n

Further work seeks to create methodologies able to capture teacher behaviours; aimed at enhancing the quality of feedback, used in teacher training, development and inspections.<\/p>\r\n

Recent projects have been funded by the FA and NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit.<\/p>\r\n

For enquiries concerned with themes of Children, Teachers and Practice in Sport and PE please contact Dr Suzanne Everley on s.everley@chi.ac.uk<\/a> or Dr Julia Potter on j.potter@chi.ac.uk <\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Our Researchers<\/h2>\r\n

Meet our staff<\/h3>\r\n

Research Projects<\/h2>\r\n

Explore our research projects<\/h3>\r\n

Browse our research projects below.<\/p>\r\n

Children’s Experiences of Health and Wellbeing<\/h2>\r\n

Promoting health and wellbeing through sport and physical education<\/h3>\r\n

Sport and physical activity has long been considered to be a powerful factor in promoting childhood health and well-being. Our researchers are interested in how and when physical activity, sport and physical education experiences can promote such well-being changes and how we can better promote health and well-being through physical activity.<\/p>\r\n

Two key strands can be seen in our research activity. First, we examine the factors that influence a child’s experience of physical activity (whether through formal coaching, teaching or play). In particular we examine how sociocultural factors (class, power dynamics, culture) shape the experience and impact of being physical active. In this line of research, we are particularly keen on exploring research methods (e.g., drawing, photography) that allow us to more fully access the child’s voice and subjective experiences. Second, our research examines the potential short and long-term health benefits of physical activity in children. In this strand, we have explored the efficacy of schemes such as the daily mile on physical activity participation, attitudes to physical activity and physical fitness. We have also evaluated exercise schemes designed to promote activity within obese populations.<\/p>\r\n

Are you interested in finding out more about this research area or getting involved in our research projects? Please email Suzanne Everley on\u00a0s.everley@chi.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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