Physical Education and Sports Training

Contents: Preface. 1. Importance of physical education. 2. Goals of physical education. 3. Sports and physical fitness. 4. Training for physical fitness. 5. Sports coaching. 6. Sports motivation. 7. Exercise training. 8. Strength and speed training. Bibliography. Index.

"Viewed as a vital and integral part of general education, physical education can be described as a programme of activity in a school curriculum, as a discipline to be studied, or as a profession such as teacher or coach complementing the intellectual part of education, it involves in all its aspects motor skills needed in such activities as games, sports, gymnastics, dance and exercise. The general objectives of physical education are to encourage body development and fitness, psychomotor development and sports skills; knowledge and understanding of sports, exercise, health and safety; and affective development, including emotional and social behaviour. Amongst these development, which is crucial to physical education and its effects.

This book concentrates on an understanding of the effects of physical education and sport training. It delineates those aspects of physical education which concentrate upon these factors, delineating physical education curricula in a more in-depth manner. Also included in the book is a critical approach to the issues, comprehending the various nuances which are central to a positive and healthy physiological and psychological growth through physical education." (jacket)