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Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport with PowerWeb

ISBN: 9780073138930 | 0073138932
Edition: 15th
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Pub. Date: 6/21/2005

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SummaryTable of Contents
Integrating the traditional presentation of the nature, scope, philosophy, and history of physical education and sport with the growing career opportunities available within this dynamic field, this text addresses the challenges and the future of the discipline. It emphasizes preparation for a diversity of careers, addressing areas such as teaching, coaching, exercise leadership, athletic training, sport management, and sport media.
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Prefacex
PART I Nature and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
1(134)
Meaning and Philosophy
2(37)
Contemporary Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Programs
5(15)
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Defined
8(2)
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport: The Fields
10(8)
The Name Debate
18(2)
Allied Fields
20(2)
Health
20(1)
Recreation
21(1)
Dance
22(1)
Terminology
22(2)
Philosophy
24(11)
What Is Philosophy?
24(1)
Branches of Philosophy
24(1)
Why Have a Philosophy?
25(1)
General Philosophies
26(2)
Modern Educational Philosophy
28(1)
The Mind-Body Relationship
29(1)
Eclectic Approach to Philosophy
30(1)
Sport Philosophy
30(2)
Your Philosophy of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
32(3)
Summary
35(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
35(1)
References
36(1)
Suggested Readings
37(2)
Goals and Objectives
39(39)
Role of Education in Society
41(7)
Goals and Objectives Defined
42(1)
Goals of Education: Historical Development
43(1)
Contemporary Goals of Education
44(3)
Physical Education and the Goals of Education
47(1)
Goals of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
48(6)
Historical Development
49(3)
Contemporary Goals and Objectives
52(2)
Learning in the Three Domains
54(12)
Taxonomies
56(1)
Cognitive Domain
56(3)
Affective Domain
59(3)
Psychomotor Domain
62(4)
Assessment of Learning
66(7)
Assessment Defined
66(1)
Purposes of Assessment
66(3)
The Role of Technology in Assessment
69(4)
Summary
73(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
74(1)
References
74(2)
Suggested Readings
76(2)
Role in Society and in Education
78(57)
Changing Demographics
79(6)
What Are the Implications of These Changing Demographics for Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport?
82(3)
Wellness Movement
85(19)
What Are the Implications of the Wellness Movement for Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport?
100(4)
Physical Activity and Fitness Movement
104(18)
Fitness and Physical Activity of Children and Youth
107(4)
Fitness and Physical Activity of Adults
111(6)
What Are the Implications of the Fitness Movement for Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport?
117(5)
Educational Reform
122(8)
What Are the Implications of the Educational Reform Movement for Physical Education?
125(5)
Summary
130(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
130(1)
References
131(3)
Suggested Readings
134(1)
PART II Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
135(234)
Historical Foundations
136(40)
Sport History
137(3)
Definition and Scope
137(1)
Historical Development
138(1)
Areas of Study
139(1)
Ancient Greece and Rome
140(1)
Early Modern European Programs
141(2)
Germany
141(1)
Sweden
142(1)
Great Britain
142(1)
Physical Education and Sport in the United States
143(17)
Colonial Period (1607 to 1783)
143(1)
National Period (1784 to 1861)
144(1)
Civil War Period until 1900
145(5)
Early Twentieth Century
150(2)
World War I (1916 to 1919)
152(1)
Golden Twenties (1920 to 1929)
153(1)
Depression Years (1930 to 1939)
154(2)
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940 to 1970)
156(4)
Significant Recent Developments (1970 to Present)
160(12)
The Discipline
160(2)
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
162(1)
School Physical Education
162(1)
Physical Fitness and Participation in Physical Activity
163(2)
The Growth of Sports
165(1)
Girls and Women in Sports
166(1)
Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
167(3)
Olympics
170(2)
Summary
172(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
173(1)
References
173(1)
Suggested Readings
174(2)
Motor Behavior
176(33)
Motor Behavior
176(2)
Motor Learning and Motor Control
178(15)
Definition and Scope
178(1)
Historical Development
179(1)
Areas of Study
180(1)
Information-Processing Model
180(2)
Stages of Learning
182(2)
Forces Influencing Learning
184(4)
Motor Learning Concepts
188(5)
Motor Development
193(13)
Definition and Scope
193(1)
Historical Development
193(2)
Areas of Study
195(1)
Phases of Motor Development
195(2)
Selected Fundamental Motor Skills
197(5)
Development of Fundamental Motor Skills
202(4)
Summary
206(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
207(1)
References
207(1)
Suggested Readings
207(2)
Biomechanical Foundations
209(29)
Kinesiology and Biomechanics
210(8)
Definition and Scope
211(1)
Historical Development
212(2)
Reasons for Studying Biomechanics
214(3)
Major Areas of Study
217(1)
Selected Biomechanical Terms Related to Human Motion
218(2)
Mechanical Principles and Concepts Related to Movement
220(7)
Stability
220(2)
Motion
222(1)
Linear and Rotary Motion
223(1)
Leverage
223(1)
Force
223(4)
Biomechanical Analysis
227(7)
Instruments
227(3)
Analysis
230(4)
The Future
234(1)
Summary
235(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
236(1)
References
236(1)
Suggested Readings
237(1)
Exercise Physiology and Fitness
238(51)
Exercise Physiology: An Overview
239(2)
Definition
239(1)
Historical Development
239(2)
Scope and Status
241(7)
Physical Fitness
243(1)
Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Health
244(4)
Fitness Development
248(4)
Energy Production for Physical Activity
248(1)
Principles of Fitness Training
249(2)
Planning a Fitness Program
251(1)
Health Fitness Components
252(20)
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
253(4)
Body Composition
257(6)
Muscular Strength and Endurance
263(4)
Flexibility
267(5)
Conducting Fitness Programs
272(2)
Effects of Training
274(1)
Physical Activity Recommendations for Good Health
275(1)
Special Considerations for Fitness
275(11)
Environmental Conditions and Fitness
276(1)
Nutrition and Fitness
277(3)
Ergogenic Aids
280(6)
Summary
286(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
286(1)
References
286(2)
Suggested Readings
288(1)
Sociological Foundations
289(49)
Sociology of Sport
290(4)
Definition and Scope
290(2)
Historical Development
292(1)
Areas of Study
293(1)
Sport: A Definition
294(2)
Sport Activities
294(1)
Conditions
294(1)
Participation Motives
295(1)
Sport in Educational Institutions
296(14)
Interscholastic Sports
297(5)
Intercollegiate Sports
302(8)
Girls and Women in Sport
310(9)
Minorities in Sport
319(6)
Sport for Individuals with Disabilities
325(2)
Sport for Children and Youth
327(3)
Violence
330(2)
Performance-Enhancing Substances in Sport
332(2)
Summary
334(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
334(1)
References
335(1)
Suggested Readings
336(2)
Sport and Exercise Psychology
338(31)
Sport and Exercise Psychology
339(5)
Definition and Scope
339(1)
Historical Development
339(3)
Areas of Study
342(2)
Psychological Benefits of Physical Activity
344(2)
Exercise Adherence
346(4)
Personality
350(2)
Anxiety and Arousal
352(2)
Attention
354(2)
Goal-Setting
356(4)
Types of Goals
357(1)
How Goal-Setting Works
357(1)
Principles of Effective Goal-Setting
358(2)
Enhancing Performance Through Self-Talk, A Cognitive Strategy
360(3)
Types of Self-Talk
361(1)
Application of Self-Talk
361(1)
Modifying Self-Talk
362(1)
Intervention Strategies
363(2)
Summary
365(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
365(1)
References
366(1)
Suggested Readings
367(2)
PART III Careers and Professional Considerations
369(136)
Career and Professional Development
370(40)
Careers in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
371(20)
Choosing a Career
372(5)
Maximizing Professional Preparation
377(8)
Attaining a Professional Position
385(6)
Leadership and Professional Development
391(9)
Definition of Leadership
392(1)
Leadership Qualities, Traits, and Skills
392(4)
Professionalism
396(4)
Professional Organizations in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
400(6)
Why Belong to a Professional Organization?
400(2)
Professional Organizations
402(4)
Summary
406(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
407(1)
References
407(1)
Suggested Readings
408(2)
Teaching and Coaching Careers
410(41)
The Teaching Profession
411(7)
Choosing a Teaching Career
411(1)
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks Associated with Teaching?
412(1)
What Is Effective Teaching?
413(3)
Competencies for Beginning Teachers
416(2)
Teaching Responsibilities
418(5)
Teaching Careers
423(11)
Teaching in the School Setting
423(7)
Teaching in Nonschool Settings
430(4)
Teaching Certification
434(1)
Coaching Careers
434(8)
Choosing a Coaching Career
435(1)
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Coaching?
435(2)
Teaching and Coaching
437(1)
Coaching Responsibilities
437(2)
Securing a Coaching Position
439(1)
Certification of Coaches
440(2)
Burnout
442(2)
Increasing Your Professional Marketability
444(4)
Summary
448(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
448(1)
References
449(1)
Suggested Readings
449(2)
Fitness- and Health-Related Careers
451(28)
Fitness- and Exercise-Related Careers
452(14)
Worksite Health Programs
455(3)
Commercial and Community Fitness Programs
458(2)
Personal Trainers
460(1)
Strength and Conditioning Professionals
460(1)
Rehabilitation Programs
461(1)
Career Preparation
462(4)
Health-Related Careers
466(5)
Athletic Training
466(3)
Health and Weight-Control Clubs and Spas
469(2)
Therapy-Related Careers
471(3)
Dance Therapy
471(1)
Recreational Therapy
471(1)
Kinesiotherapy
472(1)
Physical Therapy
472(2)
Increasing Your Professional Marketability
474(1)
Summary
475(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
476(1)
References
476(1)
Suggested Readings
477(2)
Sport Careers
479(26)
Sport Management
481(2)
Careers in Sport Management
483(7)
Athletic Administration
484(2)
Director of Intramurals and/or Campus Recreation
486(1)
Director of Corporate Recreation
486(1)
Sport Facilities Management
486(2)
Sport Retailing
488(1)
Career Opportunities in Professional Organizations
489(1)
Sport Tourism
489(1)
Careers in Sports Media
490(5)
Sport Broadcasting
490(2)
Sportswriting and Journalism
492(1)
Sport Photography
493(1)
Sports Information Director
493(1)
Web Developer
494(1)
Performance and Other Sport Careers
495(5)
Dance Careers
495(1)
Professional Athletics
496(1)
Officiating Careers
496(1)
Sport Law
497(1)
Entrepreneur
498(2)
Increasing Your Professional Marketability
500(1)
Summary
501(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
501(1)
References
502(1)
Suggested Readings
502(3)
PART IV Issues, Challenges, and the Future
505(64)
Issues and Challenges
506(35)
Issues in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Today
507(16)
Leadership in Physical Activity
510(2)
Teaching Values in Physical Education and Sport
512(3)
Leadership in Youth Sport
515(5)
The Growing Fields
520(1)
The Gap between Research and Practice
521(2)
Challenges
523(14)
High-Quality, Daily Physical Education
523(2)
Advocacy
525(6)
Achievement of National Health Goals
531(3)
Lifespan Involvement for All People
534(3)
Summary
537(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
537(1)
References
538(1)
Suggested Readings
539(2)
Future Trends
541(28)
Societal Trends and Current Developments
543(14)
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Movement
544(4)
Education
548(2)
Technology
550(3)
Changing Demographics
553(3)
Expanding Frontiers
556(1)
Preparing for the Future
557(1)
Establishment of Jurisdiction Over Our Domain
558(1)
Enhancement of Our Delivery Systems
559(1)
The Future
560(3)
Summary
563(1)
Self-Assessment Tests
564(1)
References
564(1)
Suggested Readings
565(4)
Credits569(2)
Index571

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