Authored by one of the leading experts in the field, this comprehensive text introduces students to the fields
of physical education, exercise science, and allied health--presenting the history and trends in physical education
and the human movement sciences. The text includes a discussion of careers and professional issues in all areas
of physical education and kinesiology, as well as an introduction to the major subfields, including exercise physiology;
biomechanics; motor learning, control, and development; sport sociology; sport and exercise psychology; sport pedagogy;
sport humanities; and related areas in athletic training, sport management, and allied health.
Table of Contents
Part One: Understanding the Context for Lifespan Sport, Fitness, and Physical Education
Chapter 1: Lifespan Sport, Fitness, and Physical Education
Chapter 2: The Heritage of Physical Education, Sport and Fitness in the United States
Chapter 3: Changing Philosophies for Sport, Fitness, and Physical Education Part Two: Sport
Chapter 4: Basic Concepts of Sport
Chapter 5: Sport Programs and Professions
Chapter 6: Problems and Issues in Sport Part Three: Fitness
Chapter 7: Basic Concepts of Fitness
Chapter 8: Fitness Programs and Professions
Chapter 9: Problems and Issues in Fitness Part Four: Physical Education
Chapter 10: Basic Concepts of Physical Education
Chapter 11: Physical-Education Programs and Professions
Chapter 12: Problems and Issues in Physical Education Part Five: Building a National Infrastructure to Support
Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 13: Developing an Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles
Chapter 14: The Crucial Themes Defining Our Present and Future
Chapter 15: The Physical-Science Subdisciplines Supporting the Professions
Chapter 16: The Social-Science Subdisciplines Supporting the Professions Bibliography
