Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport

by Wuest, Deborah A.; Bucher, Charles Augustus

• ISBN13: 9780072462241
• ISBN10: 0072462248
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-07-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill College

Table of Contents

Preface	x
PART I Nature and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	1	(166)
Meaning and Philosophy	2	(38)
Contemporary Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Programs	6	(15)
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Defined	9	(1)
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport: The Fields	10	(10)
The Name Debate	20	(1)
Allied Fields	21	(3)
Health	21	(1)
Recreation	22	(1)
Dance	23	(1)
Terminology	24	(1)
Philosophy	25	(11)
What Is Philosophy?	25	(1)
Branches of Philosophy	26	(1)
Why Have a Philosophy?	26	(2)
General Philosophies	28	(2)
Modern Educational Philosophy	30	(1)
The Mind-Body Relationship	31	(1)
Eclectic Approach to Philosophy	31	(1)
Sport Philosophy	32	(2)
Your Philosophy of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	34	(2)
Summary	36	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	37	(1)
References	37	(1)
Suggested Readings	38	(2)
Objectives for Education and the Fields	40	(40)
Role of Education in Society	42	(8)
Goals and Objectives Defined	43	(2)
Goals of Education: Historical Development	45	(1)
Goals 2000: Education for the Future	46	(2)
Physical Education and the Goals of Education	48	(2)
Goals of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	50	(6)
Historical Development	50	(1)
Contemporary Goals and Objectives	51	(5)
Learning in the Three Domains	56	(11)
Taxonomies	56	(1)
Cognitive Domain	57	(2)
Affective Domain	59	(3)
Psychomotor Domain	62	(5)
Assessment of Learning	67	(9)
Assessment Defined	67	(1)
Purposes of Assessment	67	(3)
Types of Assessment	70	(1)
Traditional and ``Alternative'' Assessment	71	(1)
The Role of Technology in Assessment	72	(4)
Summary	76	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	77	(1)
References	77	(2)
Suggested Readings	79	(1)
Role in Society and in Education	80	(55)
Changing Demographics	81	(7)
What Are the Implications of These Changing Demographics for Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport?	85	(3)
Wellness Movement	88	(16)
What Are the Implications of the Wellness Movement for Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport?	99	(5)
Physical Activity and Fitness Movement	104	(18)
Fitness and Physical Activity of Children and Youth	106	(5)
Fitness and Physical Activity of Adults	111	(6)
What Are the Implications of the Fitness Movement for Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport?	117	(5)
Educational Reform	122	(8)
What Are the Implications of the Educational Reform Movement for Physical Education?	125	(5)
Summary	130	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	130	(1)
References	131	(2)
Suggested Readings	133	(2)
Movement: The Keystone	135	(32)
General Factors that Affect Movement	137	(1)
Movement Fundamentals	138	(2)
Movements Concepts	140	(14)
Body Awareness	140	(5)
Spatial Awareness	145	(4)
Qualities of Movement	149	(4)
Relationships	153	(1)
Selected Fundamental Motor Skills	154	(4)
Locomotor Movements	154	(2)
Nonlocomotor Movements	156	(1)
Manipulative Skills	157	(1)
Teaching Movement Fundamentals	158	(4)
Movement Education	158	(1)
Developmentally Appropriate Instruction	159	(1)
Suggestions for Teaching Movement Fundamentals	160	(2)
Learning Across the Lifespan	162	(2)
Summary	164	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	164	(1)
References	165	(1)
Suggested Readings	165	(2)
PART II Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	167	(234)
Historical Foundations	168	(52)
Sport History	169	(3)
Definition and Scope	170	(1)
Historical Development	170	(1)
Areas of Study	171	(1)
Ancient Nations	172	(2)
China	172	(1)
India	173	(1)
Ancient Near East	173	(1)
Greece	174	(2)
Rome	176	(1)
Medieval Europe	177	(2)
The Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment	179	(2)
Early Modern Europe	181	(4)
Germany	181	(2)
Sweden	183	(1)
Denmark	184	(1)
Great Britain	184	(1)
Physical Education and Sport in the United States	185	(14)
Colonial Period (1607--1783)	185	(1)
National Period (1784--1861)	186	(1)
Civil War Period until 1900	187	(5)
Early Twentieth Century	192	(2)
World War I (1916--1919)	194	(1)
Golden Twenties (1920--1929)	195	(3)
Depression Years (1930--1939)	198	(1)
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940--1970)	199	(1)
The Physical Fitness Movement	199	(3)
Professional Preparation and Development	200	(1)
Sports	200	(1)
International Developments	201	(1)
Programs for Individuals with Disabilities	202	(1)
Research	202	(1)
Significant Recent Developments (1970 to Present)	202	(14)
The Discipline	203	(1)
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion	204	(1)
School Physical Education	205	(1)
Physical Fitness and Participation in Physical Activity	206	(2)
The Growth of Sports	208	(1)
Girls and Women in Sports	209	(2)
Programs for Individuals with Disabilities	211	(2)
Olympics	213	(2)
Technology	215	(1)
Summary	216	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	216	(1)
References	217	(1)
Suggested Readings	218	(2)
Biomechanical Foundations	220	(28)
Kinesiology and Biomechanics	221	(8)
Historical Development	223	(1)
The United States Olympic Committee	224	(2)
Reasons for Studying Biomechanics	226	(2)
Major Areas of Study	228	(1)
Selected Biomechanical Terms Related to Human Motion	229	(2)
Mechanical Principles and Concepts Related to Movement	231	(6)
Stability	231	(1)
Motion	232	(1)
Linear and Rotary Motion	233	(1)
Leverage	233	(1)
Force	234	(3)
Biomechanical Analysis	237	(6)
Instruments	237	(3)
Analysis	240	(3)
The Future	243	(2)
Summary	245	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	245	(1)
References	246	(1)
Suggested Readings	246	(2)
Exercise Physiology and Fitness	248	(53)
Exercise Physiology: An Overview	249	(2)
Definition	249	(1)
Historical Development	250	(1)
Scope and Status	251	(6)
Physical Fitness	253	(1)
Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Health	254	(3)
Fitness Development	257	(6)
Energy Production for Physical Activity	257	(2)
Principles of Fitness Training	259	(2)
Planning a Fitness Program	261	(2)
Health Fitness Components	263	(19)
Cardiorespiratory Endurance	263	(5)
Body Composition	268	(5)
Muscular Strength and Endurance	273	(6)
Flexibility	279	(3)
Conducting Fitness Programs	282	(3)
Effects of Training	285	(1)
Physical Activity Recommendations for Good Health	286	(1)
Special Considerations for Fitness	286	(11)
Environmental Conditions and Fitness	287	(1)
Misconceptions about Exercise and Weight Control Programs	288	(1)
Contributors to Fitness	288	(4)
Stress Management and Fitness	292	(2)
Deterrents to Fitness	294	(3)
Summary	297	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	298	(1)
References	298	(1)
Suggested Readings	299	(2)
Sociological Foundations	301	(51)
Sociology of Sport	302	(6)
Definition and Scope	304	(1)
Historical Development	304	(2)
Areas of Study	306	(1)
Sport: A Definition	306	(2)
Sport in the American Culture	308	(1)
Sport in Educational Institutions	309	(14)
Interscholastic Sports	310	(5)
Intercollegiate Sports	315	(8)
Concerns in Sport Today	323	(25)
Girls and Women in Sport	324	(9)
Minorities in Sport	333	(6)
Sport for Individuals with Disabilities	339	(2)
Sport for Children and Youth	341	(2)
International Sport: The Olympics	343	(2)
Amateur Sport	345	(1)
Violence	346	(2)
Summary	348	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	349	(1)
References	349	(1)
Suggested Readings	350	(2)
Psychological Foundations	352	(49)
Motor Behavior	353	(1)
Motor Learning and Motor Control	354	(15)
Definition and Scope	354	(1)
Historical Development	355	(1)
Areas of Study	356	(1)
Information-Processing Model	356	(2)
Stages of Learning	358	(2)
Forces Influencing Learning	360	(4)
Motor Learning Concepts	364	(5)
Motor Development	369	(7)
Definition and Scope	369	(1)
Historical Development	369	(2)
Areas of Study	371	(1)
Phases of Motor Development	371	(2)
Development of Fundamental Motor Shills	373	(3)
Sport and Exercise Psychology	376	(20)
Definition and Scope	378	(1)
Historical Development	378	(3)
Areas of Study	381	(1)
Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity	382	(1)
Exercise and Adherence	383	(5)
Personality	388	(2)
Anxiety and Arousal	390	(2)
Attention	392	(1)
Intervention Strategies	393	(3)
Summary	396	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	397	(1)
References	397	(2)
Suggested Readings	399	(2)
PART III Careers and Professional Considerations in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	401	(130)
Career and Professional Development	402	(39)
Careers in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	403	(20)
Choosing a Career	404	(5)
Maximizing Professional Preparation	409	(8)
Attaining a Professional Position	417	(6)
Leadership and Professional Development	423	(8)
Definition of Leadership	423	(1)
Leadership Qualities, Traits, and Skills	424	(4)
Professionalism	428	(3)
Professional Organizations in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	431	(6)
Why Belong to a Professional Organization?	431	(1)
Professional Organizations	432	(5)
Summary	437	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	438	(1)
References	438	(1)
Suggested Readings	439	(2)
Teaching and Coaching Careers	441	(41)
The Teaching Profession	442	(9)
Choosing a Teaching Career	443	(1)
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks Associated with Teaching?	443	(1)
What Is Effective Teaching?	444	(3)
Competencies for Beginning Physical Education Teachers	447	(4)
Teaching Responsibilities	451	(2)
Teaching Careers	453	(13)
Teaching in the School Setting	453	(9)
Teaching in Nonschool Settings	462	(4)
Teaching Certification	466	(1)
Coaching Careers	466	(7)
Choosing a Coaching Career	467	(1)
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Coaching?	467	(1)
Teaching and Coaching	468	(1)
Coaching Responsibilities	469	(2)
Securing a Coaching Position	471	(1)
Certification of Coaches	471	(2)
Burnout	473	(2)
Increasing Your Professional Marketability	475	(4)
Summary	479	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	479	(1)
References	480	(1)
Suggested Readings	480	(2)
Fitness- and Health-Related Careers	482	(27)
Fitness- and Exercise-Related Careers	483	(14)
Worksite Health Programs	486	(3)
Commercial and Community Fitness Programs	489	(2)
Personal Trainers	491	(1)
Strength and Conditioning Professionals	492	(1)
Rehabilitation Programs	493	(1)
Career Preparation	493	(4)
Health-Related Careers	497	(5)
Athletic Training	497	(3)
Health and Weight-Control Clubs and Spas	500	(2)
Therapy-Related Careers	502	(2)
Dance Therapy	502	(1)
Recreational Therapy	502	(1)
Kinesiotherapy	503	(1)
Increasing Your Professional Marketability	504	(1)
Summary	505	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	506	(1)
References	507	(1)
Suggested Readings	507	(2)
Sport Careers in Management, Media, Performance, and Other Areas	509	(22)
Careers in Sport Management	511	(6)
Athletic Administration	512	(1)
Director of Intramurals and/or Campus Recreation	513	(1)
Director of Corporate Recreation	514	(1)
Sport Facilities Management	514	(1)
Sport Retailing	514	(2)
Career Opportunities in Professional Organizations	516	(1)
Careers in Sports Media	517	(5)
Sport Broadcasting	518	(2)
Sportswriting and Journalism	520	(1)
Sport Photography	520	(1)
Sports Information Director	521	(1)
Web Developer	521	(1)
Performance and Other Sport Careers	522	(4)
Dance Careers	522	(1)
Professional Athletics	523	(1)
Officiating Careers	523	(1)
Sport Law	524	(1)
Entrepreneur	524	(2)
Increasing Your Professional Marketability	526	(1)
Summary	527	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	528	(1)
References	528	(1)
Suggested Readings	529	(2)
PART IV Issues, Challenges, and the Future of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	531	(62)
Issues and Challenges	532	(35)
Issues in Physical Education and Sport Today	533	(16)
Leadership in Physical Activity	536	(2)
Teaching Values in Physical Education and Sport	538	(3)
Leadership in Youth Sport	541	(5)
The Growing Fields	546	(1)
The Gap between Research and Practice	547	(2)
Challenges	549	(14)
High-Quality, Daily Physical Education	549	(2)
Advocacy	551	(5)
Achievement of National Health Goals	556	(3)
Lifespan Involvement for All People	559	(4)
Summary	563	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	563	(1)
References	564	(1)
Suggested Readings	565	(2)
Future Trends	567	(26)
Societal Trends and Current Developments	570	(13)
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Movement	570	(4)
Education	574	(2)
Technology	576	(3)
Changing Demographics	579	(3)
Expanding Frontiers	582	(1)
Preparing for the Future	583	(1)
Establishment of Jurisdiction Over Our Domain	584	(1)
Enhancement of Our Delivery Systems	585	(1)
The Future	586	(3)
Summary	589	(1)
Self-Assessment Tests	590	(1)
References	590	(1)
Suggested Readings	591	(2)
Credits	593	(2)
Index	595