Mastering Primary Physical Education has been specifically designed to assist trainee teachers to capitalise on opportunities to develop pedagogical excellence. This guide introduces the primary physical education curriculum and helps trainees know how to plan and teach effective and inspiring lessons that make learning in physical education irresistible. Topics covered include: * Current developments in physical education * Physical education as an irresistible activity * Physical education as a practical activity * Skills to develop in physical education * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children beyond levels in physical education * Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions which all combine to help exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practise. The book draws on the experience of four leading professionals in primary physical education, Kristy Howells, Alison Carney, Neil Castle and Rich Little, to provide the essential guide to teaching physical education for all trainee primary teachers.