Fundamental Movement Skills Seminar

Rachel Jefferson-Buchanan, Bath Spa University, UK Consultant in Fundamental Movement Skills presented a seminar on Friday 26th November at St. Patrick’s College.

Rachel presented her research into the aims of primary physical education through critical analysis of a range of movement programmes and initiatives with a particular focus on the Western Australian programme (STEPS PD). Rachel analysed professional development programmes that claim to enhance the competence and confidence of primary generalist teachers in the area of young children’s physical development and development of fundamental movement skills. By investigating the aims of primary education from a philosophical stance, she considered how these programmes might contribute to the aims of primary education and more specifically the aims of physical education.

Physical education lecturers from the Colleges of Education including St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Coláiste Mhuire, Marino, Froebal College, Blackrock and Church of Ireland, Rathmines as well as Dublin City University lecturers, teachers from primary and second level schools and students undertaking research, one at doctoral level, in the area of fundamental movement skills attended the seminar.

 

Last Updated: Friday December 10 2010