This easily accessible introductory text explores the history, philosophies, and principles of today's physical education programs within a practical, career-oriented framework. Each new text comes packaged with PowerWeb which provides additional online resources.
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 of 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, Exercise Science, 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