Primary Schools

Source references for the curriculum and guidelines

Anderson, W. and Davidson, J.New Image Rugby: The Leprechaun WayDublin, IRFU, 1991
Armstrong, NeilNew Directions in Physical Education
Change and Innovation
London, Cassell, 1996
Balazik, D.Outdoor and Adventurous ActivitiesLondon, A. & C. Black, 1995
Bourke, M. et al.Primary SoccerDublin, FAIS, 1994
Burns, D. et al.Hurling and Camogie Skills Teaching ManualDublin, GAA, 1993
Carroll, BobAssessment in Physical Education:A Teacher’s Guide to the IssuesLondon, Falmer Press,1994
Carroll, M.E. and Garner, D.R.Gymnastics 7-11: a Session-by-Session
Approach to Key Stage 2
London, Falmer Press,1992
Cooper, A.The Development of Games and Athletic SkillsOxford, Blackwell,1995
Curriculum Council for WalesPhysical Education in the National Curriculum: Non-Statutory Guidance for TeachersCardiff, HMSO,1992
Daly, P. and Liston, E.Gaelic Football Skills ManualDublin, Folens, 1991
Department of Education for Northern IrelandProgrammes of Study and Attainment Targets for Physical EducationBelfast, HMSO,1991
Department of Education, Sports SectionCode of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in IrelandDublin, Government Publications, 1996
Evans, David A.Teaching Athletics: 8-13
Guidelines for the Non-Specialist
London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1984
Gough, MarionIn Touch with DanceLancaster, Whitethorn Books, 1993
Grisogono, V.Children and Sport: Fitness, Injuries and DietLondon, John Murray,1991
Harlow, Mary and Rolfe, LindaLet’s Dance: a Handbook for TeachersLondon, B.B.C., 1993
Harrison, Kate and Auty, JohnDance Ideas for Teachers, Students and ChildrenLondon, Hodder and Stoughton, 1991
Hoare, MartinOutdoor and Adventurous Activities at Key Stage 1, 2Suffolk, Suffolk County Council Education Department, 1992
Langendorfer, S.J. and Bruya, L.N.Aquatic Readiness: Developing Water Competence in Young ChildrenIllinois, Human Kinetics, 1995
Leigh Doyle, SylviaPhysical Education 8-12: a Direction for the Non-Specialist TeacherLimerick, Curriculum Development Unit, Mary Immaculate College, 1992
Lennon, H.Key Lessons for Primary Physical EducationNewry, Agile Sports, 1994
Martin, BrinAn Orienteering Resource Pack for Teachers
Key Stage 1-3
Suffolk, Suffolk County Council Education Department, 1992
Mawer, MickThe Effective Teaching of Physical EducationNew York, Longman, 1995
Ministry of EducationPhysical Education: Syllabus for Junior Classes to Form 7 with Guidelines for Early Childhood EducationWellington, Learning Media, 1991
Ministry of EducationPhysical Education: A Guide for SuccessWellington, Learning Media, 1987
National Curriculum CouncilPhysical Education: Non-Statutory GuidanceYork, HMSO, 1992
Northern Ireland Council for Educational DevelopmentGuidelines for Primary SchoolsBelfast, NICED,1986
O’Neill, JeanAthletic Activities for JuniorsLondon, A. & C. Black, 1996

Sleap, Mike

Mini-SportLondon, Heinemann, 1984
 
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