Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies

✍ Scribed by Angela Lumpkin

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 448
• Edition: 8
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This accessible introductory text explores the history, philosophies, and principles of today's physical education programs within a practical, career-oriented framework. Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies explores the wide variety of career opportunities available in physical education and sport, including many non-teaching-related careers. This textbook teaches students how to make informed choices about their majors and maximize their professional studies by explaining the origins of different careers and the skills necessary to perform well at them. The eighth edition includes updated information on new individuals featured in career perspectives, additional web resources, current information and data about physical activity, more information about sport nutrition, and guidance on how to address ethical situations in physical education and sport.

✦ Table of Contents

Title
Contents
UNIT ONE PRINCIPLES AND SCOPE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT STUDIES CHAPTER 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT STUDIES—DYNAMIC FIELDS
CHAPTER 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT STUDIES—DYNAMIC FIELDS
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: Mike Barwis
CHAPTER 2 EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES
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
CHAPTER 3 PROFESSION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT
Physical Education as a Profession
Pedagogy
Adapted Physical Education
Undergraduate Specializations
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Specialized Professional Organizations
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Shirley Ann Holt-Hale
CHAPTER 4 PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT
Why Study Philosophy?
Five Traditional Philosophies
Ethics
Developing a Personal Philosophy of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Sharon Kay Stoll
CHAPTER 5 SELECTING A CAREER
Factors Influencing Career Choices
Teaching
Fitness, Exercise, and Sport Science
Leisure Services
Athletic Training and Physical Therapy
Athletics
Sport Management
Sport Marketing and Promotions
Sport Communication
Other Related Careers
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Kelly Eckols
CHAPTER 6 PREPARATION FOR A CAREER
The Challenge
Educational Background
Getting Involved
Beginning Your Career Involvement
Graduate Education
Gaining Experience
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Marty Pomerantz
UNIT TWO HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT
CHAPTER 7 EARLY HERITAGE IN SPORTS AND GYMNASTICS
Early Cultures
The Homeric Greeks (Before 776 B.C. )
The Spartans (776 B.C. to 371 B.C. )
The Early Athenians (776 B.C. to 480 B.C. )
The Late Athenians (480 B.C. to 338 B.C. )
The Pan-Hellenic Festivals (776 B.C. to A.D. 400)
Five Events of the Pentathlon
The Roman Republic (500 B.C. to 27 B.C. )
The Roman Empire (27 B.C. to A.D. 476)
Medieval Europe (500 to 1500)
The Renaissance and the Reformation (1450 to 1650)
The Age of Enlightenment (1700s)
Naturalism (1770 to 1830)
Nationalism (1800s)
Sports in Great Britain (1800s)
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Jim Whittaker
CHAPTER 8 EARLY AMERICAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
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
CHAPTER 9 TWENTIETH AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT
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: Kathie Davis
UNIT THREE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT FOR EVERYONE
CHAPTER 10 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Value of Physical Activity for Everyone
Recreation and Leisure Services
Exercise Science
Specialists and Interdisciplinary Research
Elementary School Programs
Middle School Programs
Secondary School Programs
Challenges Facing Physical Educators
Changes in Licensure Requirements
Accreditation
Accountability
Career Burnout
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Kristi Snider
CHAPTER 11 ISSUES IN SPORTS
Girls and Women in Sports
Equality for Ethnic Minorities, and Especially African Americans
Equality for Senior Citizens
Equality for Individuals with Special Needs
Youth Sports
Interscholastic Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
International Sports
Summary
CAREER PERSPECTIVE: Michael DeLong
CHAPTER 12 LEADERSHIP FOR ACTIVE LIVING
Introductory Scenario
Leadership in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
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
GLOSSARY
CREDITS
INDEX