Introduction to physical education, fitness, and sport
By: Daryl Siedentop, Hans van der Mars
Contributors: Van der Mars, Hans, 1955-
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780078095771
Subjects: Physical education and training; SPORTS & RECREATION / General; Sports; Sports sciences; Physical fitness
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Part One: The Current Context and Evolution of Physical ActivityChapter 1 The Dilemma of our Times:Lifespan Physical Activity and the Obesity Health CrisisChapter 2 The Evolution of Physical Activity Philosophies and ProgramsChapter 3 Developing an Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and HealthyLifestyles; title: Part Two: Physical EducationChapter 4 Basic Concepts of Physical EducationChapter 5 Physical Education Programs and ProfessionsChapter 6 Problems, Issues, and the Future ofPhysical Education; title: Part Three: FitnessChapter 7 Basic Concepts of Fitness Chapter 8 Fitness Programs and Professions Chapter 9 Problems and Issues in Fitness; title: Part Four: Physical EducationChapter 10 Basic Concepts of SportChapter 11 Sport Programs and Professions Chapter 12 Problems and Issues in Sport; title: Part Five: The Sub-disciplines of Kinesiology That Support the Physical Education, Fitness and Sport ProfessionsChapter 13 The Kinesiology Sub-disciplines Supporting the Professions.