Issues in Physical Education stimulates student-teachers, NQTs and practising physical education teachers to reflect on issues important to improving teaching in physical education. It encourages reflection and debate as an important part of professional development. Issues discussed include:

aims as an issue in physical education

breadth, balance and assessment in the physical education curriculum

equality and the inclusion of pupils with special needs in physical education

progression and continuity in physical education between primary and secondary schools

community initiatives in physical education

physical education, health and life-long participation in physical activity