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Foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport / Jennifer L. Walton-Fisette and Deborah A. Wuest.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, 2021Edition: Twentieth editionDescription: xvi, 452 [I-12] pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781260575590
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 796.07 W174f 23
LOC classification:
  • GV341 .W85 2021
Contents:
Part I. Nature and scope of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Meaning and scope -- Philosophy, goals, and objectives -- Health and physical activity in our society -- Part II. Foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Historical foundations -- Motor behavior -- Biomechanical foundations -- Exercise physiology and fitness -- Sociological foundations -- Sport and physical activity psychology -- Physical education pedagogy -- Part III. Careers and professional considerations -- Career and professional development -- Teaching and coaching careers -- Fitness- and health-related careers -- Sport careers -- Part IV. Future professionals as leaders and advocates -- Future professionals as leaders and advocates.
Summary: "Was physical education or anatomy and physiology one of your favorite classes? Were you a high school athlete or did you play a club sport? Are you interested in fitness, physical activity, and sport? Most importantly, are you considering a career in a human movement field such as a physical education teacher, exercise science specialist, personal trainer, or sport administrator? Then this text is for you! Come join us on this educational journey to learn about physical activity, physical education, and sport. We will provide you with the most up-to-date information while recognizing that the dynamic field of kinesiology and its disciplines are ever changing in this fast-paced, technology-driven society in which we live"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Nature and scope of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Meaning and scope -- Philosophy, goals, and objectives -- Health and physical activity in our society -- Part II. Foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Historical foundations -- Motor behavior -- Biomechanical foundations -- Exercise physiology and fitness -- Sociological foundations -- Sport and physical activity psychology -- Physical education pedagogy -- Part III. Careers and professional considerations -- Career and professional development -- Teaching and coaching careers -- Fitness- and health-related careers -- Sport careers -- Part IV. Future professionals as leaders and advocates -- Future professionals as leaders and advocates.

"Was physical education or anatomy and physiology one of your favorite classes? Were you a high school athlete or did you play a club sport? Are you interested in fitness, physical activity, and sport? Most importantly, are you considering a career in a human movement field such as a physical education teacher, exercise science specialist, personal trainer, or sport administrator? Then this text is for you! Come join us on this educational journey to learn about physical activity, physical education, and sport. We will provide you with the most up-to-date information while recognizing that the dynamic field of kinesiology and its disciplines are ever changing in this fast-paced, technology-driven society in which we live"-- Provided by publisher.

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Grades 10-12 McGraw-Hill Education

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