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The Dynamic Fields of Human Movement
Quality of Life
Importance of Physical Activity
Obesity
Purpose
Objectives or Outcomes of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Programs
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Kathie Davis
What Is an Academic Discipline
The Scientific Foundations of the Exercise and Sport Sciences
Sub-Disciplines in the Exercise and Sport Sciences
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: René Revis Shingles
What is a Profession?
Pedagogy
Undergraduate Specializations
Specialized Professional Organizations
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Shirley Ann Holt/Hale
Why Study Philosophy?
Five Traditional Philosophies
Ethics
Developing a Personal Philosophy of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Sharon Kay Stoll
Factors Influencing Career Choices
Teaching
Fitness, Exercise, and Sport Sciences
Recreation and Leisure Services
Athletic Training and Physical Therapy
Athletics
Sport Management
Sport Marketing
Sport Communication
Other Related Careers 1
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Kelly McFarland
The Challenge
Educational Background
Getting Involved
Beginning Your Career Involvement
Graduate Education
Gaining Experience
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Marty Pomerantz
Early Cultures
Homeric Greeks (Before 776 B.C.)
Spartans (776 B.C. to 371 B.C.)
Early Athenians (776 B.C. to 480 B.C.)
Late Athenians (480 B.C. to 338 B.C.)
Pan-Hellenic Festivals (776 B.C. to A.D. 400)
Five Events of the Pentathlon
Roman Republic (500 B.C. to 27 B.C.)
Roman Empire (27 B.C. to A.D. 476)
Medieval Europe (500 to 1500)
Renaissance and the Reformation (1450 to 1650)
Age of Enlightenment (1700s)
Naturalism (1770 to 1830)
Nationalism (1800s)
Sports in Great Britain (1800s)
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Jim Whittaker
Physical Activities in the Colonies
Early German Gymnastics in the United States
Early Americans Who Influenced Physical Education Programs
Early Swedish Gymnastics in the United States
The Battle of the Systems
Establishment of Normal Schools for Physical Education
Founding of the National Association
Promotion of Play for Children
Development of Amateur Sports
Collegiate Sports for Men
Collegiate Sports for Women
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Mike Walters
The New Physical Education
Leaders in the New Physical Education
Major Developments in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Amateur and Collegiate Sports
Play to Recreation to Fitness
Federal Legislation
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Michael DeLong
Value of Physical Activity for Everyone
Recreation and Leisure Services
Exercise Science
Interdisciplinary Research
Elementary School Programs
Middle School Programs
Secondary School Programs
Challenges Facing Physical Educators
Changes in Licensure Requirements
Accountability
Career Burnout
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Andrea Hudy
Girls and Women in Sports
Sport Opportunities for Ethnic Minorities and Especially African Americans
Sport Opportunities for Senior Citizens
Sport Opportunities for Individuals with Special Needs
Youth Sports
Interscholastic Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
International Sports
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CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Mark Dominik
Introductory Scenario
Leadership in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sports
Possible Changes in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sports
Changing Identity—From Physical Education to Exercise Science and Sport Studies
Physical Activity Trends and the Consequences of Inactivity
Promoting Physical Activity
Physical Activity throughout Life Science and Athletics
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Dana D. Brooks
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