Physical Education and Health: Global Perspectives and Best Practice draws together global scholars, researchers, and practitioners to provide a review and analysis of new directions in physical education and health worldwide.

The book provides descriptive information from 40 countries regarding contemporary practices, models, and challenges facing the physical education and health profession globally. Topics include a history of physical education, state of well-being of children and youth, practices and standards, curricular models, and visions for the future.

The editors have served at the higher education level. As well, they have cofounded the Global Forum for Physical Education Pedagogy and served as vice president of Global Affairs and Research for HOPSports.