Teaching Health and Physical Education in Secondary School is designed to assist pre-service and practising teachers in understanding Health and Physical Education (HPE) and how students learn about the influences of health, physical activity and optimisation of wellbeing. This strengths-based approach to the curriculum shifts the focus from the 'medical' model of health to a health-promoting view of wellbeing. Combined with its companion resource, Teaching Physical Education in Primary School, this thorough guide supports secondary teachers in delivering HPE to a diverse range of students' needs. The book addresses key topics, including: The key learning ideas of the HPE subject Understanding the important links between physical activity, health and wellbeing The development of health literacy and the benefit of healthy, active lifestyles Developing students' competence, confidence and motivation Current health issues in the context of HPE.