Handbook of Physical Education

Contents: 1. Physical education as a biological science. 2. Programme planning and development in physical education and sports. 3. Aims and objectives of physical education. 4. Changing ethical issues and problems in physical education. 5. Teaching skills and strategies in physical education and sports. 6. Philosophy of physical education. 7. Motor learning and control in physical education. 8. Physical education as a social science. 9. The role of physical education in educational scheme. 10. Instructional planning in physical education and sports. 11. The significance of public relations in physical education. 12. Mental health and its importance in physical education. 13. The role of Guidance and counselling in physical education. 14. Physical education and school children. 15. Growth and maturation of young children-biological and sociological aspects. 16. Nutrition and physical education. 17. Modern trends in Athletic training.

"The fundamental purpose of this book entitled Handbook of Physical Education is to serve as an introduction to the field of physical education and sports or sport and physical education as it is called within the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, one of the allied professions." (jacket)