Routledge Physical Education, Sport and Schooling - Sociology Studies

This foundational sociological examination of physical education in British schools, originally published in 1986, remains essential reading for educators and researchers. The book investigates how PE teachers and students navigate curriculum challenges through a sociological lens, addressing the practical problems facing contemporary physical education programmes. It explores critical issues including PE department organisation and management, deviancy and dissent within sport contexts, gender inequalities in physical education, and the emerging concepts of community education and leisure education. By combining theoretical insights with classroom realities, this Routledge volume provides educators with frameworks for understanding the social dimensions of physical education and practical guidance for reimagining their teaching approaches.