| Description |
xvi, 430 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Unit I: Principles and scope of physical education, exercise science, and sport studies -- 1. Physical education, exercise science, and sport studies - dynamic fields -- 2. Exercise and spoert sciences -- 3. Profession of pyhsical education, exercise science, and sport -- 4. Philosophy of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- 5. Selecting a career -- 6. Preparation for a career -- Unit II: History and development of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- 7. Early heritage in sports and gymnastics -- 8. Early american physical education and sport -- 9. Twentieth and twenty-first century physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Unit III: The importance of physical education, exercise science, and sport for everyone -- 10. Opportunities and challenges in physical education and exercise science -- 11. Issues in sports -- 12. Leadership for active living |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Exercise.
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Physical education and training -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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Physical education and training.
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Sports.
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| LC no. |
2009048946 |
| ISBN |
007352378X (alk. paper) |
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9780073523781 (alk. paper) |
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