Physical education in elementary school sets the course for a child's journey into the world of movement. But what constitutes good physical education? What qualities define a good physical education teacher? This volume provides well-founded answers to these questions. The Basic Qualification in Sports is firmly grounded in the subject curriculum for physical education and was developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Sports Science at the Technical University of Munich and a competent team of authors. The book includes practical lesson plans, comprehensive didactic commentary, a DVD with video clips of lessons, and a CD with music tracks and printable movement and image cards. This resource particularly facilitates the entry into the teaching profession for educators who are not specialized in sports and for students. Fully developed lesson plans assist in planning effective physical education classes.