Advanced Physical Education & Sport for As-Level

by Honeybourne, John; Hill, Michael; Moors, Helen

• ISBN13: 9780748753031
• ISBN10: 0748753036
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Summary

Retains the popular user-friendly style, now enhanced with colour illustrations. Features full-colour coverage of anatomy and physiology and two-colour design throughout. A range of student activities aid learning and understanding. Key technical terms are clearly and thoroughly explained.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
About the authors	vi
Acknowledgements	vii
Part 1 Anatomy, biomechanics and physiology	1	(78)
Introduction to the skeletal system	2	(8)
Joints and muscles	10	(17)
Skeletal muscle: structure, function and control	27	(11)
The mechanics of movement	38	(7)
Structure and function of the heart	45	(12)
Structure and function of the vascular system	57	(8)
The respiratory system	65	(14)
Further reading	77	(2)
Part 2 Skill acquisition	79	(48)
Skill and its characteristics	80	(8)
Theories related to the learning of skills	88	(22)
Theories related to the teaching of skills	110	(17)
Further reading	126	(1)
Part 3 Sociocultural aspects of physical education and sport	127	(83)
The origins and study of sport	128	(8)
Leisure, recreation and play	136	(7)
Physical and outdoor education	143	(6)
The organisation of sport in the United Kingdom	149	(12)
The organisation of European sport and global games	161	(9)
Sport in society and the pursuit of excellence	170	(11)
Factors affecting participation in sport	181	(7)
Deviance in sport	188	(4)
Sport and the media	192	(18)
Further reading	197	(1)
Exam questions
Anatomy, biomechanics and physiology	198	(2)
Skill acquisition	200	(2)
Sociocultural aspects of physical education and sport	202	(2)
Revision guides
Anatomy, biomechanics and physiology	204	(2)
Skill acquisition	206	(2)
Sociocultural aspects of physical education and sport	208	(2)
Research guidelines	210	(3)
Glossary	213	(6)
Index	219