Introduction

This book examines factors surrounding the partnership between school-based training and mentoring in Physical Education.
Contributors look at all angles of the collaboration between schools and higher education institutions, including:

• How mentor training programs are planned and the issues involved
• Trainees' experiences of school-based training and mentoring
• The needs of PE mentors in schools
• A full explanation of mentoring

Drawing on recent findings and the views of physical education teachers in the UK, Australia and the USA, the editor combines a wealth of information on factors which influence mentorship and the effectiveness of school-based partnership schemes.