Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England
There is a lack of information available for physical education (PE) provision in the early years foundation stage (EYFS), prompting concern about what is currently delivered in schools and the values behind the approaches taken. Using semi-structured interviews, this study investigated educators’ p...
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doaj-83e13d9b26424edc9e2bee8fc93685ad2021-04-26T23:02:36ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672021-04-01833833810.3390/children8050338Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in EnglandAlexandra Dobell0Andy Pringle1Mark A. Faghy2Clare M. P. Roscoe3Human Sciences Research Centre, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UKHuman Sciences Research Centre, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UKHuman Sciences Research Centre, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UKHuman Sciences Research Centre, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, UKThere is a lack of information available for physical education (PE) provision in the early years foundation stage (EYFS), prompting concern about what is currently delivered in schools and the values behind the approaches taken. Using semi-structured interviews, this study investigated educators’ perspectives on the value of PE and physical activity (PA) for EYFS children across England in relation to opportunities for, barriers to, and benefits of PA and PE. This study collected important stakeholder views and can help shape the impact and implementation of fundamental movement skills (FMS) and PA interventions at the EYFS.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/5/338physical activityphysical educationearly years foundation stageeducators |
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Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England |
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Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England |
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Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England |
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Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England |
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Educators Perspectives on the Value of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Fundamental Movement Skills for Early Years Foundation Stage Children in England |
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educators perspectives on the value of physical education, physical activity and fundamental movement skills for early years foundation stage children in england |
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There is a lack of information available for physical education (PE) provision in the early years foundation stage (EYFS), prompting concern about what is currently delivered in schools and the values behind the approaches taken. Using semi-structured interviews, this study investigated educators’ perspectives on the value of PE and physical activity (PA) for EYFS children across England in relation to opportunities for, barriers to, and benefits of PA and PE. This study collected important stakeholder views and can help shape the impact and implementation of fundamental movement skills (FMS) and PA interventions at the EYFS. |
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