Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies with PowerWeb : Health and Human Performance

by Lumpkin, Angela

• ISBN13: 9780072485059
• ISBN10: 0072485051
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

This accessible, introductory text explores the history, philosophies, and principles of today's human performance programs including physical education, exercise science and sports studies, within a practical, career-oriented framework. New texts now come packaged with Health and Human Performance PowerWeb!

Table of Contents

Unit 1 Principles and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies

1 Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies-Dynamic Fields

2 Exercise and Sport Sciences

3 The Profession of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies

4 Philosophy and Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport

5 Selecting a Career

6 Preparation for a Career

Unit 2 History and Development of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport

7 Sport in the Ancient World and Our European Heritage

8 Early American Physical Education and Sport

9 Twentieth Century Physical Education and Sport

Unit 3 The Changing Nature of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport

10 Opportunities and Challenges in Physical Education and Exercise Science

11 Issues in Sports

12 Living Actively in the Twenty-First Century

Appendix A Professional Journals Relating to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport

Appendix B Certifying Organizations