Physical Education, Exercise, and Sport in a Changing Society

by William H. Freeman

Physical Education, Exercise And Sport Science In A Changing Society, Seventh Edition Provides A Current, Complete, And Balanced Introduction To The Fields Of Physical Education, Sport, And Exercise Science. It Gives A Thorough Overview Of The Varied Elements Within The Disciplines, How They Came To Be, And How They Are Developing, Including The Conflicts Over Field, Major, And Departmental Names. It Also Examines The Developing Sub-Disciplines Within Physical Education, Sport, Exercise Science, And Kinesiology. The Seventh Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised And Updated To Represent The State And Potential Of The Field Of Physical Education Today. It Surveys Both Teaching And Non-Teaching Careers And Addresses Technology, Current Issues, And Future Trends. Instructor Resources: Powerpoint Presentations, Instructor S Manual, Testbank

382 pages, Hardcover

First published January 12, 2011

Reviews

[Tara Brabazon]

This is a strong book that is a powerful discussion of the disciplines involved in the study of sport and health. Well balanced between the sciences and the humanities, there is attention to school sport and the reasons for the development of physical education.