Reconceptualizing Physical Education: A Curriculum Framework for Physical Literacy - Paperback

by Ang Chen (Author)

This book proposes a conceptual framework to focus on the life journey of physical activity, which is guided by the monist perspective and a lifelong approach to physical literacy. Section 1 lays out theoretical articulation for a two-dimensional framework. Section 2 presents curriculum frameworks for primary and secondary schools.

Author Biography

Ang Chen is professor of kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States. His research focuses on children's and adolescents' learning, motivation, physical activity behavior in K-12 school physical education, and beyond. His expertise also includes physical literacy, physical skill assessment, program evaluation, and research methods.