Essentials of Physical Education and Sports

Contents: Preface. 1. Physical education : an introduction. 2. Aim of physical education. 3. Objectives and policies of physical education. 4. Historical background of modern physical education. 5. Physical education in the educational programme. 6. The curriculum of physical education. 7. Professional preparation in physical education. 8. Professional leadership in physical education. 9. Opportunities in physical education. 10. Scientific foundations of physical education. 11. Evaluation, measurement and research in physical education. 12. Participation in the physical education programme. 13. Social training through physical education. 14. Concept of physical fitness. 15. Physical education and leisure time. 16. Competitive sports and athletics. References.

From the preface: "The book has been organized in order to bring the latest information and thinking in the field of physical education and sports. Basic strengths of this book is the keen analysis and description of the philosophical and historical bases which result in one of the clearest interpretations of the meaning and place of physical education that has ever been written. This fundamental material, which has not been altered by recent events, is retained in its original form."