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Introduction to kinesiology : the science and practice of physical activity / Michael G. Wade and John A. W. Baker.

By: Wade, Michael G.
Contributor(s): Baker, John A. W.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Madison, Wis. : Brown & Benchmark Publishers, 1995Description: xi, 189 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0697145964 .Subject(s): Kinesiology | Sports -- Physiological aspectsDDC classification: 613.7
Contents:
Introduction: the changing framework of physical education -- Part I Kinesiology: the discipline: What is a discipline? What is science? -- Exercise physiology -- Biomechanics -- Motor behavior -- Exercise and sport psychology -- Sociocultural aspects of play, sport and physical activity -- Part II Kinesiology: the profession: What is a profession? -- Teaching and coaching physical activity and sport: a changing profession -- Career opportunities beyond the public school system -- Sport management -- Epilogue.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction: the changing framework of physical education -- Part I Kinesiology: the discipline: What is a discipline? What is science? -- Exercise physiology -- Biomechanics -- Motor behavior -- Exercise and sport psychology -- Sociocultural aspects of play, sport and physical activity -- Part II Kinesiology: the profession: What is a profession? -- Teaching and coaching physical activity and sport: a changing profession -- Career opportunities beyond the public school system -- Sport management -- Epilogue.

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