ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS

Author: E. W. Nixon, F. S. Frederickson

The book seeks to maintain two primary purposes: to provide prospective teachers with a general concept of the meaning and interpretation of physical education and to present a description of what is involved in preparation for teaching in this field. The text aims to provide sufficient basic information to stimulate the formation of the student's point of view in relation to his field of study. The material in the text, supplemented by outside study of the selected references makes this text particularly adaptable for use in either introductory and orientation courses, or courses concerned with principles and philosophy designed for more advanced students. The authors feel that teachers and administrators may find this book extremely valuable for use in interpreting physical education to faculty members in other educational fields, as well as to interested school board officials and too many citizens and parents who seek a fundamental, clear description of the meaning who and value of physical education in the school curriculum. The book has been organized in order to bring the latest information and thinking in the field of physical education and sports. The basic strength 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.

Contents:

Chapters: Introduction, Aim of Physical Education, Objectives and Policies of Physical Education, Historical Background of Modern Physical Education, Physical Education in the Educational Programme, The Curriculum of Physical Education, Professional Preparation in Physical Education, Professional Leadership in Physical Education, Opportunities in Physical Education, Evaluation, Measurement and Research in Physical Education, Participation in the Physical Education Programme, Social Training Through Physical Education, Concept of Physical Fitness, Physical Education and Leisure Time, Competitive Sports and Athletics.

ISBN 978-81-89902-51-3

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