Introduction to physical education, fitness, and sport /
Siedentop, Daryl.
Van der Mars, Hans,1955-
New York : McGraw-Hill,
c2012.
"Concerns about the levels of overweight and obesity among the population has elevated the need for increased physical activity for children, youth, young adults, adults, and the elderly"-- Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-336) and index.
Part One: The Current Context and Evolution of Physical Activity -- Chapter 1 The Dilemma of our Times:Lifespan Physical Activity and the Obesity Health Crisis -- Chapter 2 The Evolution of Physical Activity Philosophies and Programs -- Chapter 3 Developing an Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and HealthyLifestyles -- Part Two: Physical Education -- Chapter 4 Basic Concepts of Physical Education -- Chapter 5 Physical Education Programs and Professions -- Chapter 6 Problems, Issues, and the Future of Physical Education -- Part Three: Fitness -- Chapter 7 Basic Concepts of Fitness -- Chapter 8 Fitness Programs and Professions -- Chapter 9 Problems and Issues in Fitness -- Part Four: Physical Education -- Chapter 10 Basic Concepts of Sport -- Chapter 11 Sport Programs and Professions -- Chapter 12 Problems and Issues in Sport -- Part Five: The Sub-disciplines of Kinesiology That Support the Physical Education, Fitness and Sport Professions -- Chapter 13 The Kinesiology Sub-disciplines Supporting the Professions.
"Concerns about the levels of overweight and obesity among the population has elevated the need for increased physical activity for children, youth, young adults, adults, and the elderly"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical education and training.
Physical fitness.
Sports.
Sports sciences.