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by Julie Stirrup (Editor), Oliver Hooper (Editor)
This book explores critical pedagogy - and critical work around the body, health and physical activity - in physical education. By examining the complex relationships between policies and practice, and how these are experienced by young people, it elucidates the need for critical pedagogy in contemporary times.
Author Biography
Julie Stirrup is a Lecturer in Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education at Loughborough University, UK. Julie is a former physical education teacher and currently works across undergraduate and teacher education programmes. Julie's research explores physical education and its role within the curriculum and young people's lives, with a specific focus on issues of equity and inclusion, social class and health discourse.
Oliver Hooper is a Research and Teaching Associate at Loughborough University, UK. Oliver's research explores young people's experiences within physical education, health and youth sport contexts, with a specific focus on the experiences of marginalised youth. He is particularly interested in youth voice and the use of participatory methods to facilitate young people's meaningful involvement in research.
