This text examines the National Curriculum Physical Education to Key Stage 1 in the light of recent changes‎.‎ It identifies six basic principles which provide the foundation for the rationale‎,‎ curriculum content‎,‎ the teaching and the planning processes required in providing a balanced programme for children aged 3 to 7 years‎.‎ Special attention is paid to movement education for children of nursery age‎,‎ providing as it does a sound foundation for later work in the early years‎.‎ Games‎,‎ gymnastics‎,‎ dance and swimming are covered in detail and sample units of work for each group provide students in initial teacher training and teachers with valuable materials for use in schools‎.‎ The final chapter looks at the role of the curriculum leader or co‎-ordinator for physical education at Key Stage 1‎,‎ offering guidance on how to agree and implement a common school policy‎.‎