Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies

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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