Authored by one of the leading experts in the field, this comprehensive text introduces students to the fields of physical education, exercise science, and allied health--presenting the history and trends in physical education and the human movement sciences. The text includes a discussion of careers and professional issues in all areas of physical education and kinesiology, as well as an introduction to the major subfields, including exercise physiology; biomechanics; motor learning, control, and development; sport sociology; sport and exercise psychology; sport pedagogy; sport humanities; and related areas in athletic training, sport management, and allied health.In addition, this title provides students with instant access to an Online Learning Center. This ancillary sets them up for success with articles and research on physical education, interactive quizzes and activities, test preparation flashcards, and other resources.

Part One: Understanding the Context for Lifespan Sport, Fitness, and Physical Education Chapter 1: Lifespan Sport, Fitness, and Physical EducationChapter 2: The Heritage of Physical Education, Sport and Fitness in the United StatesChapter 3: Changing Philosophies for Sport, Fitness, and Physical EducationPart Two: SportChapter 4: Basic Concepts of SportChapter 5: Sport Programs and ProfessionsChapter 6: Problems and Issues in SportPart Three: FitnessChapter 7: Basic Concepts of FitnessChapter 8: Fitness Programs and ProfessionsChapter 9: Problems and Issues in FitnessPart Four: Physical EducationChapter 10: Basic Concepts of Physical Education Chapter 11: Physical-Education Programs and ProfessionsChapter 12: Problems and Issues in Physical EducationPart Five: Building a National Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles Chapter 13: Developing an Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and Healthy LifestylesChapter 14: The Crucial Themes Defining Our Present and FutureChapter 15: The Physical-Science Subdisciplines Supporting the ProfessionsChapter 16: The Social-Science Subdisciplines Supporting the ProfessionsBibliography