Physical Education : Applications and Inquiries
Contents: 1. Glimpses of physical education from artistic point of view. 2. Coaching effectiveness in physical education. 3. Biomechanics--the science of human motion. 4. Physiology of physical condition--an overview. 5. Motor skills for physical education and sports. 6. Medical evaluation and fitness in physical education and sports. 7. The significance of nutrition and performance in physical education. 8. Physical conditioning in physical education. 9. Total curriculum: general guidelines. 10. Sports psychology and its importance in physical education. 11. Physical education in the present era. 12. Sports pedagogy as a field of study. 13. Career development in physical education. 14. Health and physical activity in physical education. 15. Coaching approaches and suggestions. 16. Environmental determinants of health in physical education. 17. The mainstreamed program in physical education and sports. 18. Communicating instructions. 19. Measurement and evaluation of strength and skill. 20. Basis of sports physiology. 21. New dimensions in physical education. 22. Sports and religion. 23. Readings in sports science.
"The present study is specially intended for anyone who is considering a career that originates from a study of human physical movement. The range of these careers includes helping people to gain or improve upon their physical skill, to restore lost function, to generate self-management or personal and mental well-being, or to improve the quality of people\'s lives by promoting healthy life-styles, physical and mental integrity, and enjoyable leisure. A long-standing name has been associated with these careers: physical education.
This book describes the professional enterprise that has traditionally been given the umbrella term physical education, which now includes a number of associated interests. It provides discussion of the position ideals and issues confronting the profession. It details the supporting areas of academic involvement and information content. The books is arranged and enhanced into twenty-three comprehensive chapters which comprises of all the relevant informations in the field of physical education and sports.
Hence, the present book will be useful for the sportsperson, teachers, students of physical education and sports." (jacket)
