Research has shown that Physical Education can inspire children to embrace physical activity and sport. Yet, the curriculum that is delivered nationwide remains narrow with a heavy focus on skill development for sport.

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, Professor David Kirk and Professor Ash Casey discuss Models-based practice with host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead). The trio cover what models-based practice is, the potential benefits and the best way to apply Models-based practice within schools.

Professor Ash Casey is the Director of Teacher Education at Loughborough University. He is the editor of the peer-reviewed journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (Routledge) and editor of Routledge Focus on Sport Pedagogy. His research explores pedagogical models, teacher development through social media, and pedagogies of technology.

Professor David Kirk is an educational researcher with teaching and research interests in educational innovation, curriculum history, and physical education and sport pedagogy. He is the founding editor of the peer-reviewed journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (Routledge) and editor of Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport.

He has held academic appointments previously in universities in England, Australia, Ireland and Belgium and is currently Honorary Professor of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland.

For more information on Models-based practice see Ash and David’s recent co-authored book: Applying Models-based Practice in Physical Education.

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The Experts in Sport podcast is a regular series that brings together experts from across Loughborough University with external thought leaders to discuss the latest research and hot topics in sport and academia with new episodes launched regularly.